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AC 10A PROBE (GANGESTAD) (45174)
COSPAR: 2019-022L | Alt Name: Gangestad
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
45174
International Designator
2019-022L
Decay Date
8/7/2020
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AC 10A PROBE (GANGESTAD)
Alternative Name
Gangestad
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AERO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The AC 10A PROBE (Gangestad), also known as Gangestad, is a US satellite identified by NORAD catalog number 45174 and object ID 2019-022L. Launched on April 17, 2019, from the WLPIS launch site using an Antares 230 vehicle, it is part of the AC-10 Probe series manufactured by AERO for research purposes, specifically to measure air density. The satellite has a cruciform sphere shape with dimensions of 0.098 meters in length, diameter, and span, and its dry mass and launch mass are both 0.016 kilograms. It was stabilized by February 12, 2020, and does not have any equipment, power source, or motor installed onboard.
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 02
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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