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NSIGHT (42726)
COSPAR: 1998-067MF | Alt Name: nSIGHT 1
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
42726
International Designator
1998-067MF
Decay Date
4/25/2020
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NSIGHT
Alternative Name
nSIGHT 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SCSS
Country
South Africa
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NSIGHT (also known as nSIGHT 1) is a CubeSat (2U) satellite manufactured by SCSS and launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYMSC launch site using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.2 meters, with a dry mass of 2.5 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with FIPEX and Gecko Imager equipment for technology, atmosphere, and earth observation purposes. Its power source consists of solar cells and batteries. NSIGHT was designed to operate for 1-1.5 years but remained stable until May 25, 2017. It has the shape of a box and carries the payload QB50-AZ02.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
2.5
Launch Mass
2.5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
QB50-AZ02
Purpose
Technology, atmosphere, earth observation
Mission
Technology, atmosphere, earth observation
Manufacturer
SCSS
Life Expectancy
3 months (orbit); 1-1.5 years design
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
None
Equipment
FIPEX, Gecko Imager
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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