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MICROSAT (24291)
COSPAR: 1996-050A | Alt Name: Victor
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 29, 1996
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24291
International Designator
1996-050A
Decay Date
11/12/1999
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MICROSAT
Alternative Name
Victor
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CORD
Country
Argentina
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The MICROSAT (also known as Victor) is an Argentine technology satellite designated by NORAD with ID 24291 and OBJECT_ID 1996-050A. It was manufactured by CORAT for the CORD and launched on August 29, 1996, from LC43/3 at PLMSC using a Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle. The satellite is 3-axis stabilized with dimensions of 0.5m in length, 0.4m in diameter, and has a span of 0.5m. It weighs 33 kg both at launch and dry mass, equipped with two cameras for its mission purposes. MICROSAT's power comes from solar cells and batteries, and it is shaped like a box with an RCS value of 0.3655. The satellite's purpose is technology-related, and no specific major events or constellation associations are listed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
33
Launch Mass
33
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.3655
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Microsatelite
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
CORAT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MU-SAT
Configuration
3 axis stabilized
Motor
None
Equipment
2 cameras
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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