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SMOG-1 (47964)
COSPAR: 2021-022AJ | Alt Name: Magyar-OSCAR-110
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 22, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47964
International Designator
2021-022AJ
Decay Date
7/28/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SMOG-1
Alternative Name
Magyar-OSCAR-110
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
BME
Country
Hungary
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SMOG-1, also known as Magyar-OSCAR-110, is a PocketQube technology satellite built by BME and launched on March 22, 2021, from the Tsumets site using Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. It measures 0.05 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 0.25 kilograms and was deployed for technology demonstration purposes. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries. It has a box shape and operates under the ownership of BME.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.05
Diameter
0.05
Span
0.05
Dry Mass
0.25
Launch Mass
0.25
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SMOG-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
BME
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
1P
Configuration
PocketQube (1P)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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