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Deep Space Station 63

Name

DSS-63

Diameter

70 m

Axes Configuration

Azimuth-Elevation

Constructed

1974

Transmitting Bands

S & X band

Receiving Bands

L, S, X and Kband

Tx power

400 Kw

Accuracy

0,005 deg

Weight

8000 Tm.

Weight of the dish

3500 Tm

Turning rate

0,25 deg/s

Number of panels

1272

Surface

4180 m2

Wind (gusts) limit

64 Km/h

Wind (stow position)

160 Km/h

Last updated: 27/07/05

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