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ACRUX 1 (44369)
COSPAR: 2019-037E | Alt Name: ACRUX 1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 29, 2019
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44369
International Designator
2019-037E
Decay Date
6/17/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ACRUX 1
Alternative Name
ACRUX 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MELB
Country
Australia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ACRUX 1 is a CubeSat (1U) technology satellite manufactured by MELB and owned by MELB, launched on June 29, 2019, from Launch Complex 1A at Rocket Lab Launch Complex, using the Electron launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kilogram. ACRUX 1 is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its purpose is to conduct technology-related missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ACRUX 1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
MELB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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