GFZ-1
RetroReflector Array (RRA) Characteristics:
The GFZ-1 RRA consists of sixty corner cubes and has a center of mass
correction of 58 millimeters + 2 millimeters. These retroreflectors
are quartz prisms placed in special holders that are recessed into the
satellite's body. External metallic surfaces are covered with white paint
for thermal control purposes and to facilitate visual observation in space.
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