MITA-O (NINA) (26404)

COSPAR: 2000-039A | Alt Name: MITA

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 15, 2000

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

26404

International Designator

2000-039A

Decay Date

8/15/2001

Basic Satellite Info

Name

MITA-O (NINA)

Alternative Name

MITA

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

ASI

Country

Italy

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The MITA-O (NINA), also known as MITA, is a satellite with the NORAD catalog ID 26404 and OBJECT_ID 2000-039A. It was launched on July 15, 2000, from the PLMSC launch site at LC132/1 using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. The satellite has a MITA-Bus configuration and measures 1.5 meters in length with a diameter of 0.7 meters and a span of 3 meters. It was manufactured by CGS for ASI, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 177 kg. Powered by solar cells and batteries, the satellite is equipped with Nina-2 and MTS-AOMS equipment, designed for technology and science missions specifically focusing on cosmic rays. The spacecraft has a box-shaped body with two panels and an RCS of 2.6401. It had an expected lifetime of one year from its launch date.

Physical Characteristics

Length

1.5

Diameter

0.7

Span

Dry Mass

177

Launch Mass

177

Shape

Box + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

2.6401

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

MITA-NINA

Purpose

Technology, Science (cosmic rays)

Mission

Technology, Science (cosmic rays)

Manufacturer

CGS

Life Expectancy

1 year

Bus

MITA

Configuration

MITA-Bus

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Nina-2, MTS-AOMS

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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