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AALTO-1 (42775)
COSPAR: 2017-036L | Alt Name: Aalto-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2017
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42775
International Designator
2017-036L
Decay Date
9/1/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AALTO-1
Alternative Name
Aalto-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AALTO
Country
Finland
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
AALTO-1, also known as Aalto-1, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by AALTO on June 23, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass both at 3.9 kilograms. AALTO-1 is designed for technology demonstration and Earth observation missions and is powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite was manufactured by AALTO and operates as a box-shaped structure without any motor or RCS system. Its mission duration is expected to last for two years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
3.9
Launch Mass
3.9
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Aalto-1
Purpose
Technology, Earth observation
Mission
Technology, Earth observation
Manufacturer
AALTO
Life Expectancy
2 years
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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