3CAT-1 (43728)

COSPAR: 2018-096K | Alt Name: 3Cat-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

43728

International Designator

2018-096K

Decay Date

3/25/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

3CAT-1

Alternative Name

3Cat-1

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

UPC

Country

Spain

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The 3CAT-1 satellite, also known as 3Cat-1, is a CubeSat (1U) technology demonstration satellite manufactured by UPC and owned by the same entity. Launched on November 29, 2018, from SRILR using a PSLV launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass and launch mass of 1 kilogram each. The satellite's power is provided by solar cells and batteries. Its mission focuses on technology demonstration, and its shape is described as a box. Additional details such as equipment specifications, major events, and specific frequencies for transmission are not available in the provided data.

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

3Cat-1

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

UPC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Cubesat 1U

Configuration

CubeSat (1U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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