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SAN MARCO 5 (19013)
COSPAR: 1988-026A | Alt Name: San Marco 5
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 25, 1988
Launch Site
SNMLP
Launch Pad
SMLC -
Launch Vehicle
Scout G-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19013
International Designator
1988-026A
Decay Date
12/6/1988
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SAN MARCO 5
Alternative Name
San Marco 5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ASI
Country
Italy
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SAN MARCO 5 is an atmospheric research satellite launched on March 25, 1988, from San Marco Launch Pad by a Scout G-1 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 1 meter in length and diameter, with a span of 40 meters due to its four antennas. The satellite's dry mass and launch mass are both 237 kilograms, equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. Its equipment includes DBI, WATI, IVI, ASSI, and EFI instruments. Manufactured by CRA/ROSAP and owned by ASI, SAN MARCO 5 was designed for atmospheric research and has a shape of a sphere plus four antennas, with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 0.9 square meters. The satellite's operational lifetime was approximately 1.5 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
40
Dry Mass
237
Launch Mass
237
Shape
Sphere + 4 Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.9
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
San Marco D/L
Purpose
Atmospheric research
Mission
Atmospheric research
Manufacturer
CRA/ROSAP
Life Expectancy
1.5 years
Bus
San Marco
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
DBI, WATI, IVI, ASSI, EFI
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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