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MICROSAT-R (43947)
COSPAR: 2019-006A | Alt Name: Microsat-R
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 24, 2019
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-DL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43947
International Designator
2019-006A
Decay Date
7/23/2019
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MICROSAT-R
Alternative Name
Microsat-R
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DRDO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite MICROSAT-R (OBJECT_ID: 2019-006A) is a Microsat built by DRDO and launched on January 24, 2019, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center using the PSLV-DL launch vehicle. It measures 2 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and spans 5 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 740 kg and was launched at that same mass. Its configuration is described as "Box+ 2 pan," indicating it likely carries two deployable panels, possibly for its solar arrays which provide power alongside batteries. The purpose of MICROSAT-R is listed ambiguously as potentially being an ASAT (Anti-Satellite) target, and no specific equipment details are provided beyond this general description.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
740
Launch Mass
740
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Microsat-R
Purpose
ASAT target ?
Mission
ASAT target ?
Manufacturer
DRDO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Microsat
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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