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NUSAT-14 (HEDY) (46831)
COSPAR: 2020-079E | Alt Name: Hedy
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
46831
International Designator
2020-079E
Decay Date
9/5/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-14 (HEDY)
Alternative Name
Hedy
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-14 (HEDY) is an Earth observation satellite launched by URUGUS on November 6, 2020, from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, China, using a Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.75 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.75 meters, has a dry mass of 37 kilograms, and was launched with a mass of 44 kilograms. It is equipped with an imaging payload and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload for communication purposes. The satellite's power comes from solar cells and batteries. Its mission, which is expected to last between 3-4 years, focuses on Earth observation activities.
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-14
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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