Launch Date
May 30, 2016
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
NORAD ID
41558
International Designator
2016-033C
Decay Date
10/4/2023
Name
NUSAT-2 (BATATA)
Alternative Name
Batata
Type
Status
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.75
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.75
Dry Mass
37
Launch Mass
37
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.2559
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Nusat-2
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
URUGUS
Life Expectancy
3-4 years
Bus
Aleph
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Imaging payload (all), LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload (#1)
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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