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SIMPLESAT 1 (26889)
COSPAR: 2001-035B | Alt Name: Simplesat
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2001
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26889
International Designator
2001-035B
Decay Date
1/30/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SIMPLESAT 1
Alternative Name
Simplesat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SIMPLESAT 1, also known as Simplesat, is a satellite launched by NASA's GSFC on August 10, 2001, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle. The spacecraft measures 66 cm in height and has a diameter of 50 cm with an octagonal prism shape, weighing 52 kg both at launch and dry mass. It is equipped with 30 cm diameter optics and a commercial CCD camera detector for astronomy and technology missions. Powered by solar cells and batteries, the satellite was 3-axis stabilized and inertially pointed. Launched as part of the US space program, it reached operational stability on August 20, 2001.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.7
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.7
Dry Mass
52
Launch Mass
52
Shape
Oct Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.1784
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Simplesat
Purpose
Astronomy, technology
Mission
Astronomy, technology
Manufacturer
GSFC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Simplesat
Configuration
66 cm tall, 50 cm diameter octagonal prism, 3-axis stabilized, inertial pointing
Motor
None
Equipment
30 cm diameter optics, commercial CCD camera detector
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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