Launch Date
June 13, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
45789
International Designator
2020-038BM
Decay Date
9/25/2024
Name
SKYSAT-C16
Alternative Name
SkySat C16
Type
Status
Owner
PLABST
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
1.2
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
110
Launch Mass
110
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
SkySat 18
Purpose
Earth Observation
Mission
Earth Observation
Manufacturer
MAXSS
Life Expectancy
6 years
Bus
SkySat-Gen2
Configuration
SSTL-50
Motor
? x 1 N HPGP thrusters
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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