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ALMASAT-1 (38078)
COSPAR: 2012-006B | Alt Name: ALMASat
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38078
International Designator
2012-006B
Decay Date
4/25/2020
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ALMASAT-1
Alternative Name
ALMASat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
BOL
Country
Italy
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ALMASAT-1, also known as ALMASat, is a Cube-shaped satellite launched on February 13, 2012, from the Guiana Space Centre using the Vega launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.4 meters, has a dry mass of 12 kg, and its launch mass was also 12 kg. ALMASAT-1 is owned by BOL (Belgian Orbital Ltd.) and was manufactured by the same entity for technology demonstration purposes. The satellite uses solar cells and batteries for power supply and features an antenna attached to a box-shaped body. Its reflective surface area, or RCS, is 0.264 square meters. The mission's primary purpose revolves around technological advancements in space applications.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
12
Launch Mass
12
Shape
Box + Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.264
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ALMASat
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
BOL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ALMASat
Configuration
Cube
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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