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BADR-1 (20685)
COSPAR: 1990-059A | Alt Name: Badr
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 1990
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20685
International Designator
1990-059A
Decay Date
12/8/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BADR-1
Alternative Name
Badr
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SUPA
Country
Pakistan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
BADR-1, also known as Badr, is a technology satellite with the NORAD catalog ID 20685 and OBJECT_ID 1990-059A. It was launched on July 16, 1990, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) at launch pad LC2 using the Chang Zheng 2E launch vehicle. The satellite has a length, diameter, and span of 0.5 meters each, with a dry mass and launch mass of 50 kilograms. It was manufactured by SUPA for Pakistan and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. BADR-1 achieved a lifetime of 35 days and its shape is described as polyhedral. The satellite's mission focused on technology demonstration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
0.55
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Badr-A
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SUPA
Life Expectancy
35 days achieved
Bus
BADR
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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