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MAYA-3 (49273)
COSPAR: 1998-067SS | Alt Name: Maya-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49273
International Designator
1998-067SS
Decay Date
8/4/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MAYA-3
Alternative Name
Maya-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DOST/UPD
Country
Phillipines
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MAYA-3, also known as Maya-3, is a CubeSat (1U) satellite designed and manufactured by UPD for technology and education purposes. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYMSC launch site using Falcon 9 at LC39A. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kilogram. MAYA-3 is owned by DOST/UPD and its payload focuses on technology and education. It generates power through solar cells and batteries. The satellite's operational stability was confirmed as of October 6, 2021.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Maya-3
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
UPD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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