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PAMS-STU

NSSDC/COSPAR ID: 1996-032D

Description

PAMS-STU was a NASA experimental spacecraft launched from STS 77 to test an attitude stabilization design. It had an unbalanced mass distribution and two magnetic rods. The interaction of the rods with Earth's magnetic field was expected to damp any wobble or spin. There were some problems in ascertaining the success fully because of the malfunction of the laser ranger. It reentered the atmosphere on October 26.

Alternate Names

  • 23876

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 1996-05-22
Launch Vehicle: Shuttle
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, United States
Mass: 35.0 kg

Funding Agency

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (United States)

Discipline

  • Technology Applications

Additional Information

Questions or comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office.

 
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