ASCA: Frequently Asked Questions about the Mission and the Instruments
- Q What was the weight and the dimensions of the satellite?
- A
The mass was 420 kg.
As for the size: in the in-orbit configuration, the satellite was about 1200 mm x 1200 mm x 4740 mm plus the solar panels (6 units of 1806 mm x 480 mm)..
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