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PAYLOAD SIM (CYGNUS) (39145)
COSPAR: 2013-016D | Alt Name: Cygnus Mass Simulator
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2013
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 110
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39145
International Designator
2013-016D
Decay Date
5/10/2013
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PAYLOAD SIM (CYGNUS)
Alternative Name
Cygnus Mass Simulator
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
OSCD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The PAYLOAD SIM (CYGNUS), also known as the Cygnus Mass Simulator, is a US satellite launched on April 21, 2013, from Wallops Flight Facility's Launch Pad 0A using the Antares 110 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 5.1 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 5.1 meters, and weighs 3800 kilograms at launch as well as dry mass. It was manufactured by OSCD (Orbital Sciences Corporation) for the purpose of vehicle evaluation. The simulator is cylindrical in shape with an RCS value of 6.736 square meters and has no motor or transmitter frequencies listed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.1
Diameter
2.9
Span
5.1
Dry Mass
3800
Launch Mass
3800
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
6.736
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Cygnus Mass Simulator
Purpose
Vehicle evaluation
Mission
Vehicle evaluation
Manufacturer
OSCD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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