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NUSAT-24 (KALPANA CHAWLA) (52178)
COSPAR: 2022-033X | Alt Name: Kalpana Chawla
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 1, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52178
International Designator
2022-033X
Decay Date
1/11/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-24 (KALPANA CHAWLA)
Alternative Name
Kalpana Chawla
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The NUSAT-24 (KALPANA CHAWLA), also known as Kalpana Chawla, is a newsat IV satellite launched by URUGUS on April 1, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.813 meters in length and diameter with a dry mass of 38.5 kilograms and was designed for Earth observation purposes. The satellite is equipped with an imaging payload and LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload, powered by solar cells and batteries, and has a box shape. Its launch mass was 41.5 kg and it operates with a lifetime of approximately 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 24
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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