HSAT (43720)

COSPAR: 2018-096B | Alt Name: HSAT-1

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 29, 2018

Launch Site

SRILR

Launch Pad

FLP

Launch Vehicle

PSLV

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

43720

International Designator

2018-096B

Decay Date

11/1/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

HSAT

Alternative Name

HSAT-1

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

HARR

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

HSAT (also known as HSAT-1) is a 6U CubeSat satellite launched by HARR on November 29, 2018, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV launch vehicle. Measuring 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter with a span of 1.3 meters, it has a dry mass of 13.2 kilograms, identical to its launch mass. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with two panels and a boom structure. HSAT-1 is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation and is intended for experimental purposes. The satellite was manufactured by HARR and operates in an experimental capacity.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

0.1

Span

1.3

Dry Mass

13.2

Launch Mass

13.2

Shape

Box+2 pan+boom

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

HSAT-1

Purpose

Experimental

Mission

Experimental

Manufacturer

HARR

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Cubesat 6U

Configuration

CubeSat (6U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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