Spot 1

France

Spacecraft nº:

France spacecraft nº: 25

Launch data:

Designation	16613 / 86019A
Launch date	22 Feb 1986
Launch site	Ko, ELA-1
Launch vehicle	Ariane-1 (V16)
Mission	Remote sensing
Earth orbit:
Perigee/Apogee	821/823 km
Inclination	98.7°
Period	101.3 min
Orbital cycle	26 days

Was returned to operational service on 13 Jan 1997 to fill the gap caused by the loss of Spot 3. Although the recorders have failed it can operate when in contact with a ground station. Still active on its 15th birthday!

CCD at 1728 points provided by Fairchild

Ref: #15, #83 - update: 24.10.04