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GHANASAT-1 (42821)
COSPAR: 1998-067MV | Alt Name: Ghanasat-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42821
International Designator
1998-067MV
Decay Date
5/22/2019
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GHANASAT-1
Alternative Name
Ghanasat-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ANUC
Country
Ghana
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
GHANASAT-1, also known as Ghanasat-1, is a 1U CubeSat satellite launched on November 20, 1998, from the T.Y. Marsh Space Center (TYMSC), LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by KYUT and owned by ANUC. It has a dry mass of 1 kg and is equipped with cameras for technology and educational purposes. GHANASAT-1 measures 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span and uses solar cells and batteries as its power source. Its shape is a box, and it was designed to operate for approximately 6 months. The satellite's mission focused on advancing technology and education.
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
BIRD-G
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
KYUT
Life Expectancy
~ 6 months
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Cameras
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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