OEX-Target [NASA]
The OEX-Target (Orbiter Experiments Target) was a 0.9 m diameter visual satellite target that was deployed by the shuttle crew of Atlantis (STS 61-B) during an EVA. The orbiter pilots used the target to help check out new software in the vehicle's autopilot.
Nation: | USA |
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Type / Application: | Rendezvous target |
Operator: | NASA |
Contractors: | NASA |
Equipment: | None |
Configuration: | Sphere |
Propulsion: | None |
Power: | None |
Lifetime: | |
Mass: | 16 kg |
Orbit: | 360 km × 371 km, 28.47° |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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OEX-Target (OET) | 1985-109E | 27.11.1985 | CCK LC-39A | Shuttle | with Atlantis F2 (STS 61-B), Aussat A2, Morelos 2, Satcom K2 |