Experimental
NORAD ID: 36037
Int'l Code: 2009-059B
Perigee: 715.3 km
Apogee: 733.2 km
Inclination: 98.3 °
Period: 99.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 7095 km
Launch date: November 2, 2009
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
Comments: The Proba satellites are part of ESA’s In-orbit Technology Demonstration Programme, missions dedicated to the demonstration of innovative technologies. Proba-2 is a 0.6×0.6×0.8 meter, box-shaped structure with two deployable solar panels and a nominal weight of 130 kilograms. The primary mechanical structure consists of three aluminium honeycomb panels arranged in an H configuration and a bottom panel that acts as the interface to the launch vehicle. Almost all the satellite system units are mounted on these inner panels. A total of 17 new technological developments and four scientific experiments are being flown on Proba-2, with ten European countries and Canada were involved in its construction.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 36037U 09059B 14210.45683773 .00000071 00000-0 28414-4 0 4720
2 36037 098.2859 042.6951 0012635 344.3632 072.3952 14.52620813251133
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for PROBA 2
