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The METOSAT-7 satellite is part of the METOSAT series
of satellites whose goal is to provide weather oriented
imaging of the Earth's globe at both visible and infra-red
wavelenghts.

General ... Characteristics:

Launch date: September 2, 1997
Country of origin: Europe
Launch vehicle Ariane V99
Cost (satellite and launch): 贶 million

Specifications:

Prime contractor: Aerospatiale
Mass at launch: 690 kg
Mass in orbit: 320 kg
Dry mass: 281 kg
Dimension: 4.23 m height x 2.10 m diameter
Stabilization: spin stabilized (90/100 rpm)
DC power: BOL: 240 W
EOL: 225 W
Design lifetime: 5 years

More Information:
http://www.esa.int/export/esaSA/GGGH88WTGEC_earth_0.html

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