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NUSAT-15 (KATHERINE) (46830)
COSPAR: 2020-079D | Alt Name: Katherine
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
46830
International Designator
2020-079D
Decay Date
9/18/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-15 (KATHERINE)
Alternative Name
Katherine
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-15 (KATHERINE) is a Uruguayan Earth observation satellite, also known by its alternative name Katherine. Launched on November 6, 2020, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC), LC16, aboard a Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle, it has a design life of 3-4 years. The spacecraft is part of the NewSat IV series and was manufactured by URUGUS. It features imaging payload capabilities along with a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload. NUSAT-15 measures 0.75 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.4 meters, and a span of 0.75 meters. With a dry mass of 37 kilograms, its launch mass was 44 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation and maintains a box shape. It operates as part of the mission to conduct Earth observation tasks.
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-15
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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