CDS
Spacecraft · USA
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American communications technology satellite. Orbcomm OXP-1. Experimental spacecraft.
Related
- Country
- USA
- Spacecraft
- Orbcomm
- Launch Vehicles
- Pegasus
- Launch Sites
- Mayport DZ
Chronology
1 event
1993 February 9
14:30 GMT - . Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: Mayport DZ. Launch Pad: 29.0 N x 78.3 W. Launch Platform: NB-52 008. Launch Vehicle: Pegasus.- Orbcomm OXP-1 - . Payload: Orbcomm CDS. Mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: Orbcomm. Program: Orbcomm. Class: Communications. Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: CDS. USAF Sat Cat: 22489 . COSPAR: 1993-009A. Apogee: 794 km (493 mi). Perigee: 731 km (454 mi). Inclination: 25.00 deg. Period: 100.10 min. Experimental spacecraft. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). Air dropped in Mayport DZ..