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Celestis 07
Celestis 07
Credit: Manufacturer Image

American burial satellite. Celestis.

Related

Country
USA
Spacecraft
Celestis
Launch Vehicles
Pegasus, Pegasus XL
Launch Sites
Gran Canaria DZ
Agency
OSC
Bibliography
2, 4

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  • Celestis 11
    Celestis 11
    Credit: Manufacturer Image
  • ORS 3
    ORS 3
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Chronology

1 event

1997 April 21

11:59 GMT - . Launch Site: Gando. Launch Complex: Gran Canaria DZ. Launch Pad: 27.0 N x 15.3 W. Launch Platform: L-1011. LV Family: Pegasus. Launch Vehicle: Pegasus XL.
  • Celestis - . Payload: CPAC. Nation: USA. Agency: OSC. Manufacturer: Germantown. Program: Celestis. Class: Burial . Type: Burial satellite. Spacecraft: CPAC. Decay Date: 2002-05-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 24780 . COSPAR: 1997-018B. Apogee: 581 km (361 mi). Perigee: 553 km (343 mi). Inclination: 151.00 deg. Period: 96.00 min. Air dropped in Gran Canaria DZ..