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NUSAT-5 (MARYAM) (43204)
COSPAR: 2018-015K | Alt Name: Maryam
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
43204
International Designator
2018-015K
Decay Date
12/24/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-5 (MARYAM)
Alternative Name
Maryam
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-5 (MARYAM), also known as Maryam, is a small Earth observation satellite manufactured by URUGUS and owned by the same entity. Launched on February 2, 2018, from JSC LC603 using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle, this box-shaped satellite has dimensions of 0.75 meters in length, 0.4 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.75 meters. It carries an imaging payload along with a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload. The satellite's dry mass is 37 kilograms, which is the same as its launch mass, indicating it does not carry any propellant or significant consumables. Its power system consists of solar cells and batteries. NUSAT-5 has an expected operational lifetime of 3 to 4 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.75
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.75
Dry Mass
37
Launch Mass
37
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Nusat-5
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
URUGUS
Life Expectancy
3-4 years
Bus
Aleph
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Imaging payload (all), LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload (#1)
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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