AMSAT P-3D

Germany

Spacecraft n°:

Germany satellite n°: 35
Also called: Oscar 40 (AO-40)

Launch data:

Designation 26609 / 00072B
Launch date 16 Nov 2000 - 01:07:07 UT
Launch site Ko, ELA-3
Launch vehicle Ariane-5G (V135 / 507)
Mission Telecommunication
Operator AMSAT Deutschland
Perigee/Apogee 611/39255 km
Inclination 6,44°
Period 107,88 min

AMSAT P-3D is the largest amateur satellite to be built to date and will support communications between Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Specifications:

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Mass at launch 630 kg
Dry Mass 397 kg
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