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ENTRYSAT (44429)
COSPAR: 1998-067QP | Alt Name: EntrySat
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44429
International Designator
1998-067QP
Decay Date
8/10/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ENTRYSAT
Alternative Name
EntrySat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISAE/ONERA
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ENTRYSAT (also known as EntrySat) is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by ISAE and owned by ISAE/ONERA. Launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC Pad 0A using the Antares 230 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.2 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 2 kilograms, which is consistent with its launch mass. It operates on solar cells and batteries for power. ENTRYSAT was designed for a short mission lifetime of approximately three months and has been stable since July 3, 2019. Its primary purpose is technology demonstration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
QB50-FR02
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ISAE
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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