NUSAT-25 (MARIA TELKES) (52171)

COSPAR: 2022-033Q | Alt Name: Maria Telkes

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 1, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52171

International Designator

2022-033Q

Decay Date

12/20/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

NUSAT-25 (MARIA TELKES)

Alternative Name

Maria Telkes

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

URUGUS

Country

Uruguay

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The NUSAT-25 (MARIA TELKES), also known as Maria Telkes, is a Newsat IV satellite for Earth observation launched by URUGUS on April 1, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.813 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.813 meters. It has a dry mass of 38.5 kg and a launch mass of 41.5 kg. Equipped with an imaging payload, it operates on solar cells and batteries for power supply. The satellite is designed to have a lifetime of 3-4 years and serves as part of Earth observation missions.

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 25

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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