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NUSAT-8 (MARIE) (45018)
COSPAR: 2020-003C | Alt Name: Marie
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 15, 2020
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45018
International Designator
2020-003C
Decay Date
9/30/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-8 (MARIE)
Alternative Name
Marie
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-8 (MARIE), also known as Marie, is a satellite launched on January 15, 2020, from TISC launch site LC9 using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It was manufactured by URUGUS and has an Earth observation mission. The satellite measures 0.75 meters in length with a diameter of 0.4 meters and a span of 0.75 meters, and it has a dry mass of 37 kg. Its equipment includes an imaging payload and the LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload. NUSAT-8 is powered by solar cells and batteries and has a box shape. The satellite's lifetime is estimated to be between 3-4 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.75
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.75
Dry Mass
37
Launch Mass
37
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Nusat-8
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
URUGUS
Life Expectancy
3-4 years
Bus
Aleph
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Imaging payload (all), LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload (#1)
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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