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DEMO9 (AURORA) (48956)
COSPAR: 2021-059CF | Alt Name: Shasta
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48956
International Designator
2021-059CF
Decay Date
10/16/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DEMO9 (AURORA)
Alternative Name
Shasta
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ADIG/ORBSK
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
DEMO9 (AURORA), also known as Shasta, is a satellite manufactured by ADIG and owned by ADIG/ORBSK. Launched on June 30, 2021, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it operates in a technology demonstration mission. The satellite has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 23 kg, which is also its launch mass. It features a hyperspectral imaging payload and is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its shape is described as box plus pan configuration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
23
Launch Mass
23
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Astro Digital Demo 9
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ADIG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Corvus-XL
Configuration
Corvus-Micro
Motor
None
Equipment
hyperspectral imaging payload
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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