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TECHEDSAT 8 (44032)
COSPAR: 1998-067PY | Alt Name: TechEdSat-8
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44032
International Designator
1998-067PY
Decay Date
4/20/2020
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TECHEDSAT 8
Alternative Name
TechEdSat-8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ARC/SJSU
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TECHEDSAT 8 (also known as TechEdSat-8) is a CubeSat (1x6U) satellite owned by ARC/SJSU and manufactured by ARC. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYZMC LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.6 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.1 meters, and spans 0.8 meters. Its dry mass is 10 kg, matching its launch mass. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply, the mission objectives are focused on technology and education purposes. The satellite's configuration includes a box, truss, and sail design, incorporating an innovative hot exo-brake system. It achieved operational stability by January 31, 2019.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+truss+sail
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TES-8
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
ARC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1x6U
Configuration
CubeSat (1x6U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Hot Exo-Brake
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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