Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H-IIB
NORAD ID
38854
International Designator
1998-067CQ
Decay Date
5/5/2013
Name
TECHEDSAT
Alternative Name
TechEdSat-1
Type
Status
Owner
ARC/SJSU
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.05
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
TES-1
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
SJSU
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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