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SMART-1 (27949)
COSPAR: 2003-043C | Alt Name: SMART-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 27, 2003
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5G
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27949
International Designator
2003-043C
Decay Date
9/3/2006
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SMART-1
Alternative Name
SMART-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ESA
Country
European Space Agency
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SMART-1 was a lunar orbiter and technology experiment satellite launched by ESA on September 27, 2003, from ELA3 launch pad at FRGUI using an Ariane 5G launch vehicle. The spacecraft measured 1.2 meters in length and diameter with a span of 14 meters. It had a dry mass of 255 kg and a launch mass of 370 kg. SMART-1 was equipped with AMIE, SIR, D-CIXS, XSM equipment for its mission purposes. The satellite's power came from two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its shape consisted of a box with two panels, manufactured by SSC/SAABSA.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.2
Diameter
1.2
Span
14
Dry Mass
255
Launch Mass
370
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
2.9952
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SMART-1
Purpose
Lunar orbiter, Technology Experiments
Mission
Lunar orbiter, Technology Experiments
Manufacturer
SSC/SAABSA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SMART
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
AMIE, SIR, D-CIXS, XSM
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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