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ICEYE-X1 (43114)
COSPAR: 2018-004D | Alt Name: ICEYE-X1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 12, 2018
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43114
International Designator
2018-004D
Decay Date
2/7/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ICEYE-X1
Alternative Name
ICEYE-X1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ICEYE
Country
Finland
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ICEYE-X1 is an Earth observation satellite launched by ICEYE on January 12, 2018, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.8 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.6 meters, and a span of 1.5 meters. It operates with dry mass and launch mass both at 70 kilograms and uses solar cells and batteries for power supply. Equipped with X-band SAR equipment, ICEYE-X1 is designed for radar-based Earth observation missions with an expected lifetime of 2-3 years. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration and was manufactured by ICEYE for the purpose of conducting earth observation tasks under the mission named ICEYE POC-1.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.6
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
70
Launch Mass
70
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ICEYE POC-1
Purpose
Earth observation, Radar
Mission
Earth observation, Radar
Manufacturer
ICEYE
Life Expectancy
2-3 years
Bus
ICEYE
Configuration
ICEYE-X bus
Motor
None
Equipment
X-band SAR
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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