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NUSAT-22 (SOFYA) (48919)
COSPAR: 2021-059AS | Alt Name: Sofya
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48919
International Designator
2021-059AS
Decay Date
12/15/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-22 (SOFYA)
Alternative Name
Sofya
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-22 (SOFYA) is an Earth observation satellite launched on June 30, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft, manufactured by URUGUS, measures 0.75 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.75 meters. It has a dry mass of 37 kg and launched at a mass of 44 kg. Equipped with an imaging payload and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder, the satellite is designed to operate for approximately 3-4 years. Its power system relies on solar cells and batteries. The mission's purpose focuses on 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-22
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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