Launch Date
December 8, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
37246
International Designator
2010-066C
Decay Date
1/12/2011
Name
SMDC ONE
Alternative Name
SMDC-ONE
Type
Status
Owner
SMDC
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
0.0631
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
SMDC-ONE
Purpose
Communications
Mission
Communications
Manufacturer
SMDC/MILTEC
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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