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CARBONITE 1 (CBNT-1) (40718)
COSPAR: 2015-032D | Alt Name: Carbonite 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 10, 2015
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40718
International Designator
2015-032D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:31:20 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.65°
Right Ascension
2.66°
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Argument of Perigee
235.41°
Period
97.06 min
Mean Motion
14.84 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CARBONITE 1 (CBNT-1)
Alternative Name
Carbonite 1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SSTLA
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 40718U 15032D 26185.31343097 .00001609 00000-0 20091-3 0 9994
2 40718 97.6512 2.6626 0013134 235.4088 124.5888 14.83639042591883
Source: Celestrak
Summary
CARBONITE 1 (CBNT-1), also known as Carbonite 1, is a technology and Earth observation satellite launched by SSTLA on July 10, 2015, from Sriharikota Launchpad using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite measures 1 meter in length with a diameter of 0.6 meters and has a span of 1 meter. It has a dry mass of 91 kilograms and was launched at the same mass. CBNT-1 is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, and it follows a box+cyl shape design with an RCS (reflective cross section) value of 0.501. The satellite's primary mission involves technology demonstrations and Earth observation tasks.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.6
Span
1
Dry Mass
91
Launch Mass
91
Shape
Box+cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.501
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CBNT-1
Purpose
Technology, Earth observation
Mission
Technology, Earth observation
Manufacturer
SSTLA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CBNT
Configuration
SSTL-42
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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