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NUSAT-21 (ELISA) (48920)
COSPAR: 2021-059AT | Alt Name: Elisa
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48920
International Designator
2021-059AT
Decay Date
10/23/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-21 (ELISA)
Alternative Name
Elisa
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-21 (ELISA), also known as Elisa, is a satellite manufactured by URUGUS for Earth observation purposes. It was launched on June 30, 2021, from the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket and has a configuration of a box shape with dimensions of 0.75 meters in length and diameter, and 0.4 meters in span. The satellite's dry mass is 37 kg, and its launch mass was 44 kg. It is powered by solar cells and batteries. Equipped with an imaging payload and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload, NUSAT-21 is expected to have a lifespan of 3-4 years. The satellite's owner is URUGUS, and its mission is focused 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-21
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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