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SUSAT (42730)
COSPAR: 1998-067MK | Alt Name: SUSat
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
42730
International Designator
1998-067MK
Decay Date
3/21/2019
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SUSAT
Alternative Name
SUSat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ADEL
Country
Australia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SUSAT (also known as SUSat) is a CubeSat 2U satellite with dimensions 0.2 meters in length and diameter of 0.1 meters, launched on November 20, 1998, from the Tsemak Space Center at SLC41 using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle. It was manufactured by ADEL (Adelaide) and has a dry mass of 2 kilograms with a launch mass of 2 kilograms as well. The satellite is equipped with INMS equipment for technology and atmosphere observation purposes, powered by solar cells and batteries. SUSAT's mission lasted for approximately three months from its stable date on May 25, 2017.
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-AU01
Purpose
Technology, atmosphere
Mission
Technology, atmosphere
Manufacturer
ADEL
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
None
Equipment
INMS
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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