STEP CUBE LAB (43138)

COSPAR: 2018-004AD | Alt Name: STEP Cube Lab

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

43138

International Designator

2018-004AD

Decay Date

5/20/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STEP CUBE LAB

Alternative Name

STEP Cube Lab

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CHOSU

Country

South Korea

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STEP CUBE LAB satellite, also known as STEP Cube Lab, is a 1U CubeSat manufactured by CHOSU in South Korea (KR). Launched on January 12, 2018, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SRILR) Launch Pad FLP using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span. The satellite weighs 1 kilogram both at launch and dry mass. Its mission is for technology purposes, utilizing solar cells and batteries for power. With a projected lifetime of one year, the STEP CUBE LAB operates as a standalone unit without being part of any constellation or having related satellites listed.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.1

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.1

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

STEP Cube Lab

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

CHOSU

Life Expectancy

1 year

Bus

Cubesat 1U

Configuration

CubeSat (1U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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