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CATSAT-1 (44033)
COSPAR: 1998-067PZ | Alt Name: CAT-1
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44033
International Designator
1998-067PZ
Decay Date
4/13/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CATSAT-1
Alternative Name
CAT-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
APL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
CATSAT-1, also known as CAT-1, is a 3U CubeSat technology satellite with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter, spanning 0.3 meters. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a dry mass of 4 kg and was manufactured by APL/BLCAN for the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). CATSAT-1 operates primarily through solar arrays with battery support for power generation. It remained stable until January 31, 2019, and its mission focused on technology demonstration. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels attached.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CATSat-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
APL/BLCAN
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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