GFZ 1
A fake replica was launched on 17 Apr 1995 (catnr: 23557).
25 observatories all over the world will execute measurements by
laserreflections. Stations are among others: London, Grasse (France), Postdam,
Easterisland, Graz (Austria) and even one in Kirgizie. The stations can 'catch'
GFZ 1 with a beamwidth of 200 meters.
Out
of service
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23
Jun 1999
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Cause
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reentered
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Decay
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23
Jun 1999
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http://op.gfz-potsdam.de/gfz1/gfz1_frame.html
sat-index articles
Prime
contractor
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Kayser-Threde
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Platform
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Mass
at launch
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20
kg
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Diameter
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21
cm
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Width
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Height
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Stabilization
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DC
power
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Design
lifetime
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Sphere covered with laser retroreflectors