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AC 10A PROBE (VENTURINI) (44516)
COSPAR: 2019-022J | Alt Name: Venturini
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 17, 2019
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44516
International Designator
2019-022J
Decay Date
2/12/2020
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AC 10A PROBE (VENTURINI)
Alternative Name
Venturini
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AERO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The AC 10A PROBE (VENTURINI), also known as Venturini, is a small satellite with a NORAD catalog ID of 44516 and an object identifier of 2019-022J. It was launched on April 17, 2019, from the Wallops Island Launch Pad (WLPIS), specifically Pad 0A, using the Antares 230 launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by AERO and manufactured under the AC-10 Probe series for research purposes focusing on air density. It has a cruciform sphere shape with dimensions of 0.098 meters in length, diameter, and span, and a dry mass of 0.016 kg. The launch mass was also recorded as 0.016 kg, indicating no significant change in mass post-launch. No specific equipment or power sources were noted for this satellite.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.098
Diameter
0.098
Span
0.098
Dry Mass
0.016
Launch Mass
0.016
Shape
Cruciform sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AC-10a Probe 01
Purpose
Research, air density
Mission
Research, air density
Manufacturer
AERO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AC-10 Probe
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
None
Power System
None
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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