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Ocean O2-1



General


Designation 25860 / 99039A
Launch date 17 Jul 1999
Country of origin CIS (Russian/Ukrainian)
Mission Remote sensing (Ocean-O2)
Perigee/Apogee 660 km
Inclination 98°
Period  
Launch vehicle Zenit #32

Joint project of the Russian Aviation/Space Agency (RAKA) and the Ukrainian National Space Agency (NKAU)

Experienced major failures short after launch. The satellite has lost part of its functions. Remained silent for a long period between Dec 1999 to May 2000. It is said to have been striked by a meteor during Dec 1999.

End of life


Out of service yes
Cause  
Decay  


External resources


http://sputnik.infospace.ru/ocean_o/engl/ocean_1.htm

Technical data


Specifications

Transmits on 137.400 MHz

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