26610 - STRV 1C

STRV 1C is a British microsatellite that was launched by an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou at 01:07 UT. The 100 kg spacecraft carries technology-test devices such as lithium ion batteries, a new communications system that allows a high degree of security, and a GPS receiver.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2000-11-16
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana
Mass: 100.0 kg