LAGEOS-2
LAGEOS-2 is the Italian-built NASA–ASI laser-geodynamics satellite launched aboard Space Shuttle Columbia on STS-52 in October 1992. Like LAGEOS-1, it is a passive 60 cm sphere with 426 reflectors; its approximately 405 kg mass and 52.64-degree orbital inclination distinguish the second flight article.
Identity
- Aliases
- LAGEOS IILAGEOS-II1992-070B
- Name
- LAGEOS-2
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- LAGEOS-2 is the Italian-built NASA–ASI laser-geodynamics satellite launched aboard Space Shuttle Columbia on STS-52 in October 1992. Like LAGEOS-1, it is a passive 60 cm sphere with 426 reflectors; its approximately 405 kg mass and 52.64-degree orbital inclination distinguish the second flight article.
- First Flight Date
- 1992-10-22
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.asi.it/en/earth-science/lageos-2/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- October 29, 2026 at 16:04:10 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 29, 2026 at 16:04:10 UTC