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HAWKSAT 1 (35004)
COSPAR: 2009-028D | Alt Name: HawkSat-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 19, 2009
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0B
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
35004
International Designator
2009-028D
Decay Date
9/4/2011
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HAWKSAT 1
Alternative Name
HawkSat-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
HAWK
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
HAWKSAT 1, also known as HawkSat-1, is a CubeSat (1U) technology satellite manufactured by HAWK and launched on May 19, 2009, from WLPIS Pad 0B using the Minotaur I launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with both a dry mass and launch mass of 1 kilogram. It is equipped with power systems including two deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, and batteries. HAWKSAT 1's mission and purpose are related to technology, and it was owned and operated by HAWK. The satellite has a box shape with an RCS of 0.019. No additional information on major events or frequencies is available.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.019
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HawkSat-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
HAWK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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