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OSNSAT (41939)
COSPAR: 1998-067KZ | Alt Name: OSNSAT
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H-IIB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41939
International Designator
1998-067KZ
Decay Date
1/11/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OSNSAT
Alternative Name
OSNSAT
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
OSN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
OSNSAT is a Tubesat 1U satellite manufactured by OSN and launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC Launch Site using the H-IIB launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.127 meters in length and diameter, and a dry mass of 0.75 kilograms, the satellite is cylindrical in shape with a surface area that reflects radar signals at approximately 0.013 square meters (RCS). Equipped for both technology demonstration and educational purposes, OSNSAT relies on solar cells and batteries for power supply. The launch mass was also 0.75 kilograms, indicating minimal to no fuel or consumable cargo aboard. Owned by OSN, the satellite stabilized in orbit as of January 19, 2017, after its deployment.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.127
Diameter
0.093
Span
0.127
Dry Mass
0.75
Launch Mass
0.75
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.013
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OSNSAT
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
OSN
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Tubesat 1U
Configuration
TubeSat
Motor
None
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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