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MIDSTAR-1 (30773)
COSPAR: 2007-006B | Alt Name: MidStar 1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 9, 2007
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
30773
International Designator
2007-006B
Decay Date
8/17/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MIDSTAR-1
Alternative Name
MidStar 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
USNA/STP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MIDSTAR-1, also known as MidStar 1, is a technology satellite operated by USNA/STP. It was launched on March 9, 2007, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle from SLC41. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.8 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.8 meters, and it weighs 120 kilograms at dry mass and launch mass. MIDSTAR-1 is based on the Midstar-1 mod.1 bus and equipped with ICSat and CFTP equipment. Its power system consists of solar cells and batteries. The satellite has a cylindrical shape and an RCS of 0.4114, but other details such as its major events or specific frequencies are not provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
120
Launch Mass
120
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.4114
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Midstar 1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
USNA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MidStar
Configuration
Midstar-1 mod.1 bus
Motor
?
Equipment
ICSat, CFTP
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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