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MEZNSAT (46489)
COSPAR: 2020-068D | Alt Name: MeznSat
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 28, 2020
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46489
International Designator
2020-068D
Decay Date
5/2/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MEZNSAT
Alternative Name
MeznSat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AURAK/MASDAR
Country
United Arab Emirates
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MEZNSAT (also known as MeznSat) is a 3U CubeSat launched on September 28, 2020, from PLMSC LC43/4 using the Soyuz-2-1B launch vehicle by AURAK/MASDAR. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters and has a dry mass of 5 kilograms, identical to its launch mass. MEZNSAT is equipped with an Argus-2000 SWIR spectrometer and HD camera for Earth observation purposes. Its power source consists of solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape is box-like and it was manufactured by MASDAR/AURAK.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
MeznSat
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
MASDAR/AURAK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Argus-2000 SWIR spectrometer, HD camera
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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