GGSE-3 [NRL]
GGSE-3 [NRL] |
The GGSE (Gravity Gradient Stabilisation Experiment) series of satellites were small
technological testbeds for gravity stabilisation of satellites. They were manufactured and
operated by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) |
| Contractors: | Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | Solrad bus |
| Propulsion: | ? |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 39 kg (#1) |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launcher | Remarks: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGSE 1 | 11.01.1964 | Va 75-3-5 | Thor-SLV2A Agena-D | with SECOR 1, Solrad 7A, Poppy 3 | |
| GGSE 2 | 09.03.1965 | Va 75-1-2 | Thor-DM21 Agena-D | with SECOR 3, Poppy 4, Solrad 7B, Dodecapole 1, Surcal 4, Oscar 3 | |
| GGSE 3 | 09.03.1965 | Va 75-1-2 | Thor-DM21 Agena-D | with SECOR 3, Poppy 4, Solrad 7B, Dodecapole 1, Surcal 4, Oscar 3 | |
| GGSE 4 | 31.05.1967 | Va SLC-2W | Thor-DM21 Agena-D | with Timation 1, Calsphere 3, Calsphere 4, NRL-PL 151, NRL-PL 153, NRL-PL 159, OPS 5712 | |
| GGSE 5 | 31.05.1967 | Va SLC-2W | Thor-DM21 Agena-D | with Timation 1, Calsphere 3, Calsphere 4, NRL-PL 151, NRL-PL 153, NRL-PL 159, OPS 5712 |
Last update: 27.09.2009
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