Launch Date
May 19, 2009
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0B
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur I
NORAD ID
35002
International Designator
2009-028B
Decay Date
8/14/2012
Name
PHARMASAT
Alternative Name
Pharmasat
Type
Status
Owner
ARC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.022
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Pharmasat
Purpose
Life sciences
Mission
Life sciences
Manufacturer
ARC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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