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SGSAT (KYSAT-3) (42703)
COSPAR: 1998-067LL | Alt Name: SGSat
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42703
International Designator
1998-067LL
Decay Date
5/7/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SGSAT (KYSAT-3)
Alternative Name
SGSat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
KYSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SGSAT (KYSAT-3) is a CubeSat 1U satellite manufactured by KYSP and owned by the same entity for technology purposes. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from TYSMC SLC41 using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kg. Its power is generated by solar cells and batteries. Equipped with a stellar gyroscope for its equipment payload, the mission was to conduct technology-related tasks. The satellite became stable on May 16, 2017. No other specific major events or additional details like frequencies, material composition, or related satellites are provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
KySat-3
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
KYSP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Stellar gyroscope
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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