SNUSAT-1 (42733)

COSPAR: 1998-067MN | Alt Name: SNUSAT 1

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 1998

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

SLC41

Launch Vehicle

Atlas V 401

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42733

International Designator

1998-067MN

Decay Date

3/14/2019

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SNUSAT-1

Alternative Name

SNUSAT 1

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SNU

Country

South Korea

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

SNUSAT-1, also known as SNUSAT 1, is a CubeSat (2U) satellite manufactured by SNU and owned by the same entity. Launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC launch site using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle, it weighs 2 kg at launch with dimensions of 0.2 m in length, 0.1 m in diameter, and a span of 0.2 m. The satellite is equipped with FIPEX equipment for thermospheric research and technology demonstration purposes. It operates using two deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, and batteries to provide power. SNUSAT-1 was launched as part of the QB50-KR02 mission and reached a stable orbit by May 26, 2017. Its designed lifetime was three months. The satellite has a box shape with no additional motor or attitude control system specified.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.2

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

QB50-KR02

Purpose

Technology, thermospheric research

Mission

Technology, thermospheric research

Manufacturer

SNU

Life Expectancy

3 months

Bus

Cubesat 2U

Configuration

CubeSat (2U)

Motor

None

Equipment

FIPEX

Power System

2 deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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