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XMM / 1999 - 066A

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XMM / 1999 - 066A
European Space AgencyXMM Category Science
Operator ESA
Orbit High elliptical
Sat position 7365 km x 114,000 km
Launch date 2.8.1999
Launch mass 3900 kg
Design life 10 years
Launcher Ariane 5
Satellite / Bus -
Manufacturer Daimler Chrysler Aerospace

 

Orbital Propulsion Centre Contribution
Propulsion Responsibility:
bullet 8 x 20 N thruster (Hydrazine), CHT 20
(90° canted nozzle)
XMM intefration
20 N hydrazine thruster CHT20

 

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