CUNYSAT-1 (39470)

COSPAR: 2013-072J | Alt Name: CUNYSAT-1

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 6, 2013

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC3E

Launch Vehicle

Atlas V 501

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

39470

International Designator

2013-072J

Decay Date

10/14/2025

Basic Satellite Info

Name

CUNYSAT-1

Alternative Name

CUNYSAT-1

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CUNYME

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

CUNYSAT-1 is a 1U CubeSat satellite launched on December 6, 2013, from the AFWTR SLC3E launch pad using an Atlas V 501 launch vehicle. It was manufactured by CUNYME and its primary mission involves science and ionosphere research. The satellite measures 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kilogram. It is powered by solar cells and batteries. Launched at the same mass as its current state, it does not have any motor or equipment listed, and its shape is described as a box. The satellite's ownership and payload are attributed to CUNYME.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.1

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.1

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CUNYSAT-1

Purpose

Science, ionosphere

Mission

Science, ionosphere

Manufacturer

CUNYME

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Cubesat 1U

Configuration

CubeSat (1U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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