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MAYA-4 (49274)
COSPAR: 1998-067ST | Alt Name: Maya-4
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49274
International Designator
1998-067ST
Decay Date
8/8/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MAYA-4
Alternative Name
Maya-4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DOST/UPD
Country
Phillipines
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MAYA-4, also known as Maya-4, is a CubeSat (1U) satellite owned by DOST/UPD and manufactured by UPD in the Philippines. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters for length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kilogram and a launch mass of 1 kilogram as well. Its mission is focused on technology and education purposes. MAYA-4 is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation and has a box shape design. The satellite reached a stable state on 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-4
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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