Launch Date
January 24, 2019
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-DL
NORAD ID
44465
International Designator
2019-006DP
Decay Date
11/1/2019
Name
MICROSAT-R DEB
Alternative Name
Microsat-R debris
Type
Status
Owner
DRDO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
DRDO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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