IOD-1 GEMS (44385)

COSPAR: 1998-067QK | Alt Name: IOD-1 GEMS

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 1998

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

Pad 0A

Launch Vehicle

Antares 230

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

44385

International Designator

1998-067QK

Decay Date

4/3/2021

Basic Satellite Info

Name

IOD-1 GEMS

Alternative Name

IOD-1 GEMS

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CATAP/OMSUK

Country

United Kingdom

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The IOD-1 GEMS satellite, also known by its alternate name, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration built in the UK by CLAAC/OMSUK and owned by CATAP/OMSUK. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC Pad 0A using an Antares 230 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a span of 0.3 meters and has a dry mass of 3 kilograms. Its mission is focused on technology demonstration, powered by solar cells and batteries. IOD-1 GEMS became stable on July 3, 2019, and was designed for a three-month operational lifetime.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.3

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

IOD-1 GEMS

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

CLAAC/OMSUK

Life Expectancy

3 months

Bus

Cubesat 3U

Configuration

CubeSat (3U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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