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NUSAT 1 (15666)
COSPAR: 1985-034B | Alt Name: Nusat
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15666
International Designator
1985-034B
Decay Date
12/15/1986
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT 1
Alternative Name
Nusat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
WEBC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT 1 was launched by WEBC on April 29, 1985, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR using a Space Shuttle as the launch vehicle. The satellite is part of the Nusat series and has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, diameter, and span. It weighs 48 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. NUSAT 1 is powered by solar cells and batteries and its primary mission is technology-related. The satellite has a polyhedral shape with an RCS of 0.547. It was owned by WEBC and manufactured by the same entity.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
48
Launch Mass
48
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
0.547
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Nusat
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
WEBC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Nusat
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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