Launch Date
February 2, 2009
Launch Site
SEMLS
Launch Pad
SAF
Launch Vehicle
Safir
NORAD ID
33506
International Designator
2009-004A
Decay Date
4/25/2009
Name
OMID
Alternative Name
Omid
Type
Status
Owner
IRSA
Country
Iran
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
25
Launch Mass
25
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.2505
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
IRSA
Life Expectancy
50 days
Bus
Omid
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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