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NUSAT-27 (SALLY RIDE) (52172)
COSPAR: 2022-033R | Alt Name: Sally Ride
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 1, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52172
International Designator
2022-033R
Decay Date
8/1/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-27 (SALLY RIDE)
Alternative Name
Sally Ride
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-27 (SALLY RIDE) is an Earth observation satellite launched by URUGUS on April 1, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.813 meters in length and diameter with a dry mass of 38.5 kilograms. It is equipped with an imaging payload and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload for communication purposes. NUSAT-27 operates on solar power supported by batteries, has a box shape, and is expected to have a lifetime of 3-4 years. The satellite's primary purpose is Earth observation, contributing to the mission objectives set by its owner, URUGUS.
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 27
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
URUGUS
Life Expectancy
3-4 years
Bus
Newsat V
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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