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NUSAT-23 (ANNIE MAUNDER) (52168)
COSPAR: 2022-033M | Alt Name: Annie Maunder
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 1, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52168
International Designator
2022-033M
Decay Date
11/1/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-23 (ANNIE MAUNDER)
Alternative Name
Annie Maunder
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-23 (ANNIE MAUNDER), also known as Annie Maunder, is an Earth observation satellite manufactured by URUGUS and launched on April 1, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.813 meters in length and diameter, has a dry mass of 38.5 kilograms, and carries an imaging payload and LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power and operates within a box-shaped configuration. Its mission duration is expected to last between 3-4 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.813
Diameter
0.508
Span
0.813
Dry Mass
38.5
Launch Mass
41.5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
NuSat 23
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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