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LEMUR-2-JOBANPUTRA (41991)
COSPAR: 2017-008AV | Alt Name: Lemur-2-Jobanputra
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 15, 2017
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41991
International Designator
2017-008AV
Decay Date
7/8/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
LEMUR-2-JOBANPUTRA
Alternative Name
Lemur-2-Jobanputra
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPIRE
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
LEMUR-2-JOBANPUTRA is a 3U CubeSat satellite with dimensions 0.3m in length and width, and 0.1m in diameter. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SRILR) Launch Pad (FLP), using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite, manufactured by SPIREG for the owner SPIRE, has a dry mass of 4.6 kg and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. Its equipment includes STRATOS (GPS radio occultation payload), SENSE (AIS-receiver), and AirSafe (ASD-B payload). The satellite's shape is described as Box+2 pan, and it has a reflective surface area of 0.094 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4.6
Launch Mass
4.6
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.094
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Lemur FM29
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPIREG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
STRATOS (GPS radio occultation payload), SENSE (AIS-receiver), AirSafe (ASD-B payload, #78 and later)
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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