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MIMOSA (27841)
COSPAR: 2003-031B | Alt Name: Mimosa
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2003
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Rokot
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27841
International Designator
2003-031B
Decay Date
12/11/2011
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MIMOSA
Alternative Name
Mimosa
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AUCZ
Country
Czech Republic
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MIMOSA (OBJECT_ID: 2003-031B) is a Czech satellite designed for atmosphere density measurement. It was launched on June 30, 2003, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Rokot launch vehicle. The satellite has a polyhedron shape with dimensions of 0.6 meters in length, diameter, and span. Weighing 65 kilograms at launch, MIMOSA is powered by solar cells and batteries. It carries an accelerometer for equipment purposes and has a reflectivity area (RCS) of 0.128 square meters. The satellite was manufactured by SDLP and operated under the ownership of AUCZ.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
65
Launch Mass
65
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
0.128
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Mimosa
Purpose
Atmosphere density
Mission
Atmosphere density
Manufacturer
SDLP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Mimosa
Configuration
Polyhedron
Motor
None
Equipment
Accelerometer
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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