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NIGERIASAT-2 (37789)
COSPAR: 2011-044B | Alt Name: NigeriaSat-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 17, 2011
Launch Site
DLS
Launch Pad
Sh370/13
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37789
International Designator
2011-044B
Epoch
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Inclination
97.88°
Right Ascension
161.90°
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Argument of Perigee
68.31°
Period
97.92 min
Mean Motion
14.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NIGERIASAT-2
Alternative Name
NigeriaSat-2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NSRDA
Country
Nigeria
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 37789U 11044B 26185.29107755 .00000623 00000-0 10984-3 0 9998
2 37789 97.8788 161.8970 0031480 68.3064 38.5993 14.70531771793088
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NIGERIASAT-2, also known as NigeriaSat-2, is an Earth Observation satellite launched on August 17, 2011, from the Dnepr launch vehicle at Sh370/13 pad in DLS. Manufactured by SSTLA and operated by NSRDA, this satellite has a configuration of SSTL-300 with dimensions of 2 meters length, 1 meter diameter, and 2-meter span. It weighs approximately 269 kilograms at launch and 260 kilograms dry mass. Powered by solar cells and batteries, NIGERIASAT-2 is designed for Earth observation missions and features a hexagonal cylindrical shape with an RCS of 0.4991. The satellite carries the DMC NigeriaSat-2 payload but does not have specific information on its equipment or major events listed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1
Span
2
Dry Mass
260
Launch Mass
269
Shape
Hex Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.4991
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DMC NigeriaSat-2
Purpose
Earth Observation
Mission
Earth Observation
Manufacturer
SSTLA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SSTL-300
Configuration
SSTL-300
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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