Launch Date
June 22, 2016
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
NORAD ID
41600
International Designator
2016-040B
Decay Date
7/9/2023
Name
SATHYABAMASAT
Alternative Name
Sathyabamasat
Type
Status
Owner
SATHYA
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
1.5
Launch Mass
1.5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.062
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Sathyabamasat
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SATHYA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
None
Equipment
ARGUS 1000 IR Spectrometer
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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