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GLOBAL-8 (46089)
COSPAR: 2020-055BQ | Alt Name: Global-8
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46089
International Designator
2020-055BQ
Decay Date
4/1/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GLOBAL-8
Alternative Name
Global-8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
BSKG
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
GLOBAL-8, also known as Global-8, is an Earth Observation satellite operated by BSKG and manufactured by LEOSTL. It was launched on August 7, 2020, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite weighs 55 kg at launch with a dry mass of 50 kg, measures 1 meter in length, has a diameter of 0.5 meters and a span of 1 meter. It is equipped with the SpaceView-24 imager for Earth observation purposes and uses solar cells and batteries for power generation. GLOBAL-8 utilizes the SCOUT bus configuration and is designed to operate for up to three years in orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
1
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
55
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BlackSky Global 8 (BS6)
Purpose
Earth Observation
Mission
Earth Observation
Manufacturer
LEOSTL
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
BSky
Configuration
SCOUT bus
Motor
?
Equipment
SpaceView-24 imager
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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