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VZLUSAT-1 (42790)
COSPAR: 2017-036AB | Alt Name: VZLUSat
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
42790
International Designator
2017-036AB
Decay Date
6/5/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
VZLUSAT-1
Alternative Name
VZLUSat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VZLU
Country
Czech Republic
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
VZLUSAT-1, also known as VZLUSat, is a CubeSat (2U) satellite manufactured by VZLU in the Czech Republic and launched on June 23, 2017, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.1 meters, spans 0.2 meters, and has a dry mass of 2 kilograms with a launch mass of 2 kilograms as well. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and was designed to conduct technology and thermospheric research missions. The satellite's shape is box-like and it does not have any motor or ADCS specified in the data provided.
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-CZ03
Purpose
Technology, thermospheric research
Mission
Technology, thermospheric research
Manufacturer
VZLU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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