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NUSAT-20 (GRACE) (48921)
COSPAR: 2021-059AU | Alt Name: Grace
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48921
International Designator
2021-059AU
Decay Date
11/11/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-20 (GRACE)
Alternative Name
Grace
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-20 (GRACE), also known as Grace, is an Earth observation satellite operated by URUGUS and manufactured under the NewSat IV bus configuration. It was launched on June 30, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40. The satellite has dimensions of 0.75 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 37 kg and a launch mass of 44 kg. It is equipped with an imaging payload for Earth observation along with a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries. NUSAT-20 operates in a box shape and has an expected operational lifetime of 3 to 4 years.
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-20
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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