KALAMSAT-V2 & PSLV R/B (43948)

COSPAR: 2019-006B | Alt Name: KalamSat
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

43948

International Designator

2019-006B

Decay Date

12/21/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

KALAMSAT-V2 & PSLV R/B

Alternative Name

KalamSat

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SKI

Country

India

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
The satellite named KALAMSAT-V2 & PSLV R/B (ALT_NAME: KalamSat) is a 1U CubeSat configured as a payload attached to the PSLV PS-4, manufactured by SKI in India. Launched on January 24, 2019, from SRILR launch site using the PSLV-DL vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span. The satellite's dry mass is 1.26 kilograms, matching its launch mass. Its primary purpose is technology demonstration, and it utilizes batteries for initial power and solar cells for ongoing operation. The satellite is owned by SKI and operates a payload named KalamSat.
Physical Characteristics

Length

0.1

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.1

Dry Mass

1.26

Launch Mass

1.26

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

KalamSat

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

SKI

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Cubesat 1U

Configuration

CubeSat (1U) payload attached to PSLV PS-4

Motor

?

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Batteries (stage); solar cells (payload)

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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