Mission
Earth Science · LEO
Research (Atmospheric density) satellite built by Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for NASA, USA.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARSHINE 3 & SO-43 2001-043A | Payload | re-entered 2003-01-21 | |
| PICOSAT 9 2001-043B | Payload | 782 × 791 km · 67.0° | Globe |
| PCSAT (NO-44) 2001-043C | Payload | 781 × 789 km · 67.0° | Globe |
| SAPPHIRE (NO-45) 2001-043D | Payload | 784 × 790 km · 67.0° | Globe |
| ATHENA 1 R/B(OAM) 2001-043E | Rocket body | re-entered 2001-10-06 |
COSPAR ID 2001-043. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).