SKYSAT-C17 (46179)

COSPAR: 2020-057BQ | Alt Name: SkySat C17

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 18, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46179

International Designator

2020-057BQ

Decay Date

2/26/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SKYSAT-C17

Alternative Name

SkySat C17

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLABST

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

SKYSAT-C17, also known as SkySat C17, is an Earth observation satellite operated by Planet Labs (PLABST). Launched on August 18, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it was manufactured by MAXSS and has the configuration SSTL-50. The satellite measures 1.2 meters in length with a diameter and span of 0.5 meters each, weighs 110 kilograms at launch, and operates primarily on solar cells with battery power backup. Equipped for Earth observation, SKYSAT-C17 has an expected operational lifetime of six years.

Physical Characteristics

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

Technical Details

Payload

SkySat 19

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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