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UPSAT (42716)
COSPAR: 1998-067LX | Alt Name: UPSat
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42716
International Designator
1998-067LX
Decay Date
11/12/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
UPSAT
Alternative Name
UPSat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PATRAS
Country
Greece
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
UPSAT (also known as UPSat) is a CubeSat (2U) satellite manufactured by PATRAS and owned by PATRAS. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC launch site using SLC41 with an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.2 meters, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 2 kilograms. UPSAT is equipped with mNLP equipment and solar cells along with batteries for power. Its mission focuses on technology purposes. The satellite reached stability on May 18, 2017, and was expected to operate for three months. It carries the payload QB50-GR02 and has a box shape but lacks specific details regarding its attitude control system or transmission frequencies.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
QB50-GR02
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
PATRAS
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
None
Equipment
mNLP
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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