NUSAT-6 (HYPATIA) (46272)

COSPAR: 2020-061A | Alt Name: Hypatia

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 3, 2020

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ZLV

Launch Vehicle

Vega

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46272

International Designator

2020-061A

Decay Date

9/14/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

NUSAT-6 (HYPATIA)

Alternative Name

Hypatia

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

URUGUS

Country

Uruguay

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

NUSAT-6 (Hypatia) is an Earth observation satellite launched on September 3, 2020, from French Guiana using a Vega launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.75 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.75 meters. It has a dry mass of 37 kilograms and was manufactured by URUGUS for the Uruguayan government. Equipped with an imaging payload and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder, it operates on solar cells and batteries to provide power. The satellite is expected to have a lifespan of 3-4 years and is designed primarily for Earth observation purposes.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.75

Diameter

0.4

Span

0.75

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Nusat-6

Purpose

Earth observation

Mission

Earth observation

Manufacturer

URUGUS

Life Expectancy

3-4 years

Bus

Aleph

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

None

Equipment

Imaging payload (all), LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload (#1)

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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