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VCC C (44430)
COSPAR: 1998-067QQ | Alt Name: Ceres
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
44430
International Designator
1998-067QQ
Decay Date
5/15/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
VCC C
Alternative Name
Ceres
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VAP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The VCC C satellite, also known as Ceres, is a CubeSat (1U) technology demonstration satellite manufactured by VAP and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Complex (TYMSC), Pad 0A, using an Antares 230 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kilogram and a launch mass of 1.13 kilograms. It is powered by solar cells and batteries. VCC C has been operational since its launch date until at least July 3, 2019.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1.13
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
VCC C
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
VAP
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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