Equator-S
Spacecraft · Germany
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German earth magnetosphere satellite. German geophysics satellite. Science, magnetosphere satellite built by Max-Planck-Institut fur Extraterrestrische Physik (MPE) for DARA, Germany. Launched 1997.
More at: Equator-S.
Related
- Family
- Earth, High earth orbit, Magnetosphere sat
- Country
- Germany
- Engines
- Star 13A
- Launch Vehicles
- Ariane, Ariane 44P
- Launch Sites
- Kourou, Kourou ELA2
- Agency
- Max-Planck-Institut
Chronology
1 event
1997 December 2
22:52 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou ELA2. LV Family: Ariane. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44P.- Equator-S - . Nation: Germany. Agency: Arianespace. Manufacturer: Max-Planck-Institut. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: Equator-S. USAF Sat Cat: 25068 . COSPAR: 1997-075B. Apogee: 67,065 km (41,672 mi). Perigee: 591 km (367 mi). Inclination: 6.20 deg. Period: 1,337.20 min.