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STF-1 (43852)
COSPAR: 2018-104D | Alt Name: STF-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 16, 2018
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43852
International Designator
2018-104D
Decay Date
2/20/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STF-1
Alternative Name
STF-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC/WVU
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STF-1 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by GSFC/WVU on December 16, 2018, from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A using an Electron launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and spans 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass of 3.01 kilograms and the same launch mass. STF-1 is powered by solar cells and batteries, and its shape consists of a box with two panels. The satellite's purpose is to conduct technology demonstrations.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
3.01
Launch Mass
3.01
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
STF-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
GSFC/WVU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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