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STELLA

Spacecraft · France

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French earth geodetic satellite. Laser reflectors.

Related

Country
France
Launch Vehicles
Ariane, Ariane 4, Ariane 40
Launch Sites
Kourou, Kourou ELA2
Agency
CNES
Bibliography
2, 279, 6

Chronology

1 event

1993 September 26

01:45 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou ELA2. LV Family: Ariane. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 40.
  • Stella - . Payload: Stella. Mass: 48 kg (105 lb). Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Class: Earth. Type: Geodetic satellite. Spacecraft: STELLA. USAF Sat Cat: 22824 . COSPAR: 1993-061B. Apogee: 805 km (500 mi). Perigee: 797 km (495 mi). Inclination: 98.30 deg. Period: 100.90 min. Laser reflectors..