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ARKYD 6A (43130)
COSPAR: 2018-004V | Alt Name: Arkyd-6A
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
43130
International Designator
2018-004V
Decay Date
2/25/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARKYD 6A
Alternative Name
Arkyd-6A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLRES
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ARKYD 6A, also known as Arkyd-6A, is a CubeSat (6U) satellite manufactured by PLRES and launched on January 12, 2018, from the FL Pads at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite measures 30 cm in length, has a diameter of 20 cm, and spans 50 cm with its solar panels deployed. Weighing 10 kg both at launch and dry mass, ARKYD 6A is equipped with an infrared imager for technology demonstration purposes. Its power system consists of solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two solar panel extensions and is owned by PLRES for the purpose of advancing space technology.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Arkyd-6A
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
PLRES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
None
Equipment
infrared imager
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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