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KMS 3-2 (39026)
COSPAR: 2012-072A | Alt Name: Kwangmyongsong-3-ho 2-hogi
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 12, 2012
Launch Site
YUN
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Unha-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39026
International Designator
2012-072A
Decay Date
9/13/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
KMS 3-2
Alternative Name
Kwangmyongsong-3-ho 2-hogi
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
KCST
Country
North Korea
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The KMS 3-2 satellite, also known as Kwangmyongsong-3-ho 2-hogi, is a TD Satellite launched by KCST from North Korea on December 12, 2012, using the Unha-3 launch vehicle at LC1 in YUN. With dimensions of 0.8 meters in length and diameter, it has a dry mass of 100 kilograms and carries a camera for Earth observation and technology demonstration missions. Equipped with two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries, its power system supports its operational requirements. The satellite's shape is box-like with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 0.425 square meters. Launched with an expected lifetime of 2 years, KMS 3-2 remains in operation for Earth observation purposes under the ownership of KCST.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.425
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
KMS-3 Unit 2
Purpose
Earth observation, technology
Mission
Earth observation, technology
Manufacturer
KCST
Life Expectancy
2 years
Bus
TD Satellite
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Camera
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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