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MICROSAT-TD (43128)
COSPAR: 2018-004T | Alt Name: Microsat-TD
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
43128
International Designator
2018-004T
Decay Date
11/27/2020
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MICROSAT-TD
Alternative Name
Microsat-TD
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DRDO/ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MICROSAT-TD (also known as Microsat-TD) is a microsatellite designed for Earth observation and technology demonstration purposes, manufactured by ISRO and owned by DRDO/ISRO. It was launched on January 12, 2018, from Sriharikota Launch Pad using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.6 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 120 kilograms. MICROSAT-TD is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries and operates as part of a box-shaped structure. Its mission duration was planned for three months, focusing on Earth observation and technology demonstration tasks.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
120
Launch Mass
120
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Microsat-TD
Purpose
Earth observation, technology
Mission
Earth observation, technology
Manufacturer
ISRO
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
IMS-1
Configuration
Microsatellite-SSB (SSB-1)
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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