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MUNIN (26621)
COSPAR: 2000-075C | Alt Name: Munin
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 21, 2000
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7320-10
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26621
International Designator
2000-075C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:55:28 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
95.41°
Right Ascension
100.38°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
208.07°
Period
110.36 min
Mean Motion
13.05 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MUNIN
Alternative Name
Munin
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
IRF
Country
Sweden
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26621U 00075C 26185.20519187 .00000574 00000-0 53480-3 0 9993
2 26621 95.4104 100.3846 0709630 208.0656 148.0447 13.04834608219025
Source: Celestrak
Summary
MUNIN (also known as Munin) is a scientific satellite operated by IRF and was launched on November 21, 2000, from AFWTR SLC2W using the Delta 7320-10 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite has a dry mass and launch mass of 6 kilograms each. Equipped with an electron-ion spectrometer, solid state detector for high energy particles, and a CCD camera, MUNIN is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its shape is described as box-like with a RCS (Reflective Cross-Section) of 0.1659. The satellite’s specific configuration, motor details, and major events are not provided in the data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
6
Launch Mass
6
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.1659
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Munin
Purpose
Scientific
Mission
Scientific
Manufacturer
IRF
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Munin
Configuration
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Motor
?
Equipment
electron-ion spectrometer, solid state detector for high energy particles, CCD camera
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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