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ARDUSAT-2 (39570)
COSPAR: 1998-067EP | Alt Name: Flock 1-27
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 120
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39570
International Designator
1998-067EP
Decay Date
5/23/2014
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARDUSAT-2
Alternative Name
Flock 1-27
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ARDUSAT-2 (also known as Flock 1-27) is a CubeSat (2U) satellite manufactured by PLABS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC Pad 0A using an Antares 120 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 4.25 kg. ARDUSAT-2 is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and was designed for technology and educational purposes with a mission lifetime of three months. Its shape consists of a box structure with two panels. The satellite's stable date is February 28, 2014.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4.25
Launch Mass
4.25
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.087
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0729
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
PLABS
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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