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GOMX-4A (43197)
COSPAR: 2018-015F | Alt Name: Ulloriaq
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2018
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43197
International Designator
2018-015F
Decay Date
8/18/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GOMX-4A
Alternative Name
Ulloriaq
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
FMI
Country
Denmark
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
GOMX-4A, also known as Ulloriaq, is a 6U CubeSat technology satellite operated by FMI and manufactured by GOMSP in Denmark. It was launched on February 2, 2018, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite measures 30 cm x 20 cm x 30 cm with a dry mass of 8 kg and is powered by solar cells and batteries. GOMX-4A is equipped with four 1 nN cold gas thrusters for maneuvering, and its primary mission focuses on technology demonstration. The satellite has a box shape and was launched alongside another similar satellite, GOMX-4B.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
8
Launch Mass
8
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GOMX-4A
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
GOMSP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
None (#4A); 4 x 1 nN cold gas thrusters (#4B)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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