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SUOMI-100 (43804)
COSPAR: 2018-099AY | Alt Name: Suomi-100
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43804
International Designator
2018-099AY
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:51:43 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.42°
Right Ascension
245.04°
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Argument of Perigee
212.70°
Period
94.19 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SUOMI-100
Alternative Name
Suomi-100
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AALTO
Country
Finland
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43804U 18099AY 26184.70259162 .00014005 00000-0 50200-3 0 9999
2 43804 97.4171 245.0375 0009372 212.7004 147.3657 15.28800766415942
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SUOMI-100, also known as Suomi-100, is a CubeSat (1U) satellite manufactured by AALTO and owned by the same entity. It was launched on December 3, 2018, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kilogram. Its mission is focused on technology development and ionospheric research. Powered by solar cells and batteries, SUOMI-100 operates as a box-shaped object without a propulsion system or additional equipment noted. The satellite's operational lifespan is estimated at two years from its launch date.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Suomi-100
Purpose
Technology, ionospheric research
Mission
Technology, ionospheric research
Manufacturer
AALTO
Life Expectancy
2 years
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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