NUSAT-11 (CORA) (46829)

COSPAR: 2020-079C | Alt Name: Cora

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

46829

International Designator

2020-079C

Decay Date

10/7/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

NUSAT-11 (CORA)

Alternative Name

Cora

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

URUGUS

Country

Uruguay

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

NUSAT-11 (CORA) is an Earth observation satellite, also known as Cora, manufactured by URUGUS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 6, 2020, from LC16 at TAISC 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 kilograms, and it weighed 44 kilograms at launch. NUSAT-11 (CORA) features an imaging payload and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload for communication purposes. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and has a box shape with an anticipated operational lifespan of 3 to 4 years.

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-11

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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