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Rubin 1 (Bird-Rubin)
Bird-Rubin (Rubin 1) [GDK]
Bird-Rubin (a.k.a Rubin 1) is a German communications payload that was launched by a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk.
The 37 kilogram attached payload carries components for testing in the space environment, especially the communication of satellites via the Orbcomm low orbital satellite network. Bird-Rubin remained intentionally attached to the rocket's 2nd stage.
| Nation: | Germany |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | OHB-System |
| Contractors: | OHB-System |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | Experiment container bolted to Kosmos-3M second stage |
| Propulsion: | none (in orbit) |
| Power: | Batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 37 kg (#1 payload only), 45 kg (#2 payload only) |
| Orbit: | 681 × 742 km, 98.2° (#3) |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubin 1 (Bird-Rubin) | 2000-039C | 15.07.2000 | Pl LC-132/1 | Kosmos-3M | with CHAMP, MITA |
References:
- Indulis Kalnins, Manfred Fuchs: Small- and Nano-Satellites from Bremen
Further Rubin missions:
