NOOR 1A (44827)

COSPAR: 2019-084D | Alt Name: NOOR 1A

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 6, 2019

Launch Site

RLLB

Launch Pad

LC1A

Launch Vehicle

Electron

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

44827

International Designator

2019-084D

Decay Date

12/29/2020

Basic Satellite Info

Name

NOOR 1A

Alternative Name

NOOR 1A

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

STARA

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

NOOR 1A is a PocketQube (3P) satellite launched on December 6, 2019, from LC1A at RLLB using an Electron launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by ALBA for STARA and has dimensions of 0.15 meters in length, 0.05 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.45 meters. It weighs 0.75 kilograms both dry and at launch. NOOR 1A is equipped with solar cells and batteries to provide power for its mission, which focuses on technology advancement. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.15

Diameter

0.05

Span

0.45

Dry Mass

0.75

Launch Mass

0.75

Shape

Box+2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unicorn-2B

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

ALBA

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

PocketQube 3P

Configuration

PocketQube (3P)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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