OEX Target
Spacecraft · USA
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American technology satellite. Shuttle autopilot software test target.
Subtopics
- OEX-Target Rendezvous target satellite for NASA, USA. Launched 1985.
Related
- Family
- Technology, Technology satellite
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Space Shuttle
- Projects
- STS
- Launch Sites
- Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral LC39A
- Agency
- NASA Houston
Chronology
1 event
1985 November 27
00:29 GMT - . Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: Cape Canaveral LC39A. Launch Platform: MLP2. LV Family: Shuttle. Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle.- OEX Target - . Payload: Atlantis F2 / Aussat A2 [PAM-D] / Morelos 2 [PAM-D. Mass: 16 kg (35 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: NASA Houston. Program: STS. Class: Technology. Type: Technology satellite. Spacecraft: OEX Target. Decay Date: 1987-03-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 16277 . COSPAR: 1985-109E. Apogee: 386 km (239 mi). Perigee: 373 km (231 mi). Inclination: 28.40 deg. Period: 92.10 min. Released from STS 61B 11/30/85; shuttle autopilot software test target. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). .