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GENESIS 1 (29252)
COSPAR: 2006-029A | Alt Name: Genesis-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 12, 2006
Launch Site
DLS
Launch Pad
Sh370/11
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29252
International Designator
2006-029A
Decay Date
7/2/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GENESIS 1
Alternative Name
Genesis-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
BIGEL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
GENESIS 1, also known as Genesis-1, is an inflatable structure satellite manufactured by BIGEL and owned by the same entity. It was launched on July 12, 2006, from DLS Sh370/11 using a Dnepr launch vehicle for the purpose of testing inflatable structures in space. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 4.5 meters in length with an inflated diameter of 2.54 meters (uninflated diameter is 1.9 meters), providing a usable volume of 11.5 cubic meters. It weighs 1,360 kg at launch and operates on power generated by eight deployable fixed solar arrays along with batteries for energy storage. The mission's technology demonstration lasted approximately five years post-launch.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.5
Diameter
2.5
Span
4.5
Dry Mass
1360
Launch Mass
1360
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
5.466
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Bigelow Genesis-1
Purpose
Technology, inflateable structures
Mission
Technology, inflateable structures
Manufacturer
BIGEL
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Inflatable structure, 2.54 m inflated diameter (1.9 m diameter uninflated), 4.4 m length; 11.5 m3 usable volume
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
8 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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