SCD 2A
Mockup of the SCD 2 remote sensing satellite. Cost of the satellite: $3
million
Out
of service
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2
Nov 1997
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Cause
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launch
failed, rocket had to be destroyed because one motor failed and it fell in the
secure area in the sea about 2 km from the base
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Prime
contractor
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INPE?
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Platform
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Mass
at launch
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115
kg
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Mass
in orbit
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Dimension
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Solar
array
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Stabilization
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DC
power
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Design
lifetime
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the altitude control and orientation system components were made by Russia
Downlink: 2208 & 2267.5 MHz
Uplink: 401.635 & 2033.2 MHz