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ROBUSTA-1B (42792)
COSPAR: 2017-036AD | Alt Name: ROBUSTA 1B
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2017
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42792
International Designator
2017-036AD
Decay Date
10/17/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ROBUSTA-1B
Alternative Name
ROBUSTA 1B
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MONTP
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ROBUSTA-1B is a CubeSat (1U) technology satellite manufactured by MONTP and owned by the same entity. It was launched on June 23, 2017, from SRILR using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 1 kilogram both at launch and dry mass. ROBUSTA-1B is powered by solar cells and batteries, and its shape consists of a box structure complemented by four antennas. The satellite's purpose is to serve as a technological demonstrator in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box + 4 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ROBUSTA 1B
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
MONTP
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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