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TECHEDSAT 10 (45917)
COSPAR: 1998-067RQ | Alt Name: TechEdSat-10
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45917
International Designator
1998-067RQ
Decay Date
3/15/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TECHEDSAT 10
Alternative Name
TechEdSat-10
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ARC/SJSU
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TECHEDSAT 10, also known as TechEdSat-10, is a CubeSat (1x6U) satellite owned by ARC/SJSU and manufactured by ARC. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYMSC launch site using an Antares 230+ vehicle from Pad 0A. The satellite has dimensions of 0.6 meters in length, 0.1 meter in diameter, and a span of 0.8 meters. It weighs 10 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. TECHEDSAT 10 is designed for technology and educational purposes and is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with a truss and sail design. The satellite has been stable since July 13, 2020.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+truss+sail
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TES-10
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
ARC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1x6U
Configuration
CubeSat (1x6U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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