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TYVAK-61C (43144)
COSPAR: 2018-004AK | Alt Name: GEOSTARE SV1
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
43144
International Designator
2018-004AK
Decay Date
4/7/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TYVAK-61C
Alternative Name
GEOSTARE SV1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
LLNL/TYVAK
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TYVAK-61C (also known as GEOSTARE SV1) is a CubeSat 3U satellite manufactured by TYVAK and owned by LLNL/TYVAK. It was launched on January 12, 2018, from the SRILR site using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4 kilograms, matching its launch mass. It operates with solar cells and batteries for power and serves technology-related purposes. The satellite's shape is a box, and it has no motor or reported major events, transmitter frequencies, or specific ADCS (Attitude Determination and Control System) details provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TYVAK-61c
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
TYVAK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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