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INNOSAT-2 (43738)
COSPAR: 2018-096V | Alt Name: InnoSAT-2
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
43738
International Designator
2018-096V
Decay Date
12/9/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
INNOSAT-2
Alternative Name
InnoSAT-2
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
ATSB
Country
Malaysia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
InnoSAT-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ATSB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
dosimeter, a CMOS camera and an experimental reaction whee
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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