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NUSAT-9 (ALICE) (46828)
COSPAR: 2020-079B | Alt Name: Alice
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 6, 2020
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC16
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46828
International Designator
2020-079B
Decay Date
10/3/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-9 (ALICE)
Alternative Name
Alice
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-9 (ALICE), also known as Alice, is an Earth observation satellite manufactured by URUGUS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 6, 2020, from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, LC16, using a Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.75 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.75 meters. Its dry mass is 37 kg, while its launch mass was 44 kg. It is equipped with an imaging payload for Earth observation and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload. The satellite's power supply consists of solar cells and batteries. NUSAT-9 operates in a box shape and has an expected lifetime of 3 to 4 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.75
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.75
Dry Mass
37
Launch Mass
44
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Nusat-9
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
URUGUS
Life Expectancy
3-4 years
Bus
NewSat IV
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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