SAC-A (25550)

COSPAR: 1998-069B | Alt Name: SAC-A

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 4, 1998

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25550

International Designator

1998-069B

Decay Date

10/25/1999

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SAC-A

Alternative Name

SAC-A

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CONAE

Country

Argentina

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

SAC-A is an experimental Earth observation satellite operated by CONAE, launched on December 4, 1998, from LC39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle. With dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, diameter, and span, the satellite has a dry mass of 60 kg and was manufactured by INVAP. It uses solar cells and batteries for power. The shape of SAC-A is described as an octagonal cylinder with two panels. Its country of origin is Argentina (AR), and it reached stable orbit on December 14, 1998.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.5

Diameter

0.5

Span

0.5

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Oct Cyl + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

0.3947

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

SAC-A

Purpose

Experimental, Earth observation

Mission

Experimental, Earth observation

Manufacturer

INVAP

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SAC

Configuration

Motor

Equipment

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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