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SPOT-3

Earth observation satellite (1993-1996). SPOT-3 was launched on September 26, 1993 aboard a Ariane 40 from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 1993-061ANORAD 22823France

Identity

Name in GCAT
SPOT 3
Common name
SPOT-3
International designator
1993-061A
NORAD catalog number
22823
GCAT identifier
S22823
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/287

Mission

Mission type
Optical imaging
Use
Civil government
Program
SPOT
Owner
CNES
Country
France
Builder
Matra Marconi Space (Toulouse)
Platform (bus)
SPOT

Launch

Date
September 26, 1993 · 01:45 UTC
Launch record
1993-061Success
Rocket
Ariane 40
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ELA2

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/S
Perigee
824 km
Apogee
826 km
Inclination
98.74°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Nov 14, 1996
End of operations
Nov 14, 1996

Size

Mass
1,900 kg
Dry mass
1,750 kg
Length
4.5 m
Diameter
2.00 m
Span
8.2 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q106366903 (CC0).