Abstract:PROBA-1 is a technology demonstration mission of the European Space Agency's General Support Technology Programme. It was launched on October, 22 nd , 2001 in a LEO, Sun-synchronous, 681x561 km orbit.The spacecraft mass is 94 kg, with 25 kg dedicated to scientific and Earth observation instruments, in addition to the technology demonstration payloads. The principal objective is the in-orbit evaluation of new spacecraft technologies. PROBA-1, however, has also been intended as a flight opportunity for Earth obs… Show more
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