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NUSAT-3 (MILANESAT) (42760)
COSPAR: 2017-034C | Alt Name: Milanesat
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 15, 2017
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42760
International Designator
2017-034C
Decay Date
6/22/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-3 (MILANESAT)
Alternative Name
Milanesat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-3 (MILANESAT), also known as Milanesat, is an Earth observation satellite operated by URUGUS and launched on June 15, 2017, from JSC LC603 using a Chang Zheng 4B launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.75 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.75 meters, weighing 37 kilograms at launch and dry mass. It is equipped with an imaging payload for Earth observation and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries. The satellite has a box shape and was designed to operate for a lifespan of 3-4 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.75
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.75
Dry Mass
37
Launch Mass
37
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Nusat-3
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
URUGUS
Life Expectancy
3-4 years
Bus
Aleph
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Imaging payload (all), LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload (#1)
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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