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PEGASUS (42784)
COSPAR: 2017-036V | Alt Name: Pegasus
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
42784
International Designator
2017-036V
Decay Date
1/7/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PEGASUS
Alternative Name
Pegasus
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
FHWN
Country
Austria
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
PEGASUS (also known as Pegasus) is a CubeSat 2U satellite manufactured by FHWN and launched on June 23, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. Its mission involves technology demonstration and thermospheric research. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and spans 0.2 meters across. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 2 kilograms each, powered by solar cells and batteries. PEGASUS is equipped with mNLP equipment and 4 �PPTs motors for maneuvering. The satellite's operational lifetime was expected to be around 3 months and it carries the QB50-AT03 payload for its mission objectives.
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-AT03
Purpose
Technology, thermospheric research
Mission
Technology, thermospheric research
Manufacturer
FHWN
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
4 �PPTs
Equipment
mNLP
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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