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SUCHAI (42788)
COSPAR: 2017-036Z | Alt Name: SUCHAI
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
42788
International Designator
2017-036Z
Decay Date
10/11/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SUCHAI
Alternative Name
SUCHAI
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UCH
Country
Chile
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SUCHAI is a CubeSat (1U) satellite manufactured by UCH and launched on June 23, 2017, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It measures 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kg and launch mass also at 1 kg. The satellite's purpose is technology and education, and it utilizes solar cells and batteries for power. Launched from the FLP launch pad, SUCHAI operates as part of its mission to support technological advancements and educational initiatives in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SUCHAI
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
UCH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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