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NUSAT-26 (M SOMERVILLE) (52184)
COSPAR: 2022-033AD | Alt Name: Mary Somerville
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 1, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52184
International Designator
2022-033AD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:46:56 GMT
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Inclination
97.23°
Right Ascension
279.72°
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Argument of Perigee
124.46°
Period
93.30 min
Mean Motion
15.43 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-26 (M SOMERVILLE)
Alternative Name
Mary Somerville
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 52184U 22033AD 26200.86592742 .00011094 00000+0 25041-3 0 9992
2 52184 97.2331 279.7163 0007207 124.4607 235.7323 15.43354356109747
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Summary
NUSAT-26, also known as Mary Somerville, is an Earth observation satellite operated by URUGUS and part of the Newsat IV bus series. It was launched on April 1, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40. The satellite has dimensions of 0.813 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.813 meters, weighing 41.5 kilograms at launch and 38.5 kilograms dry mass. It is equipped with an imaging payload and the LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload (#1), powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box and it operates for a mission duration of 3 to 4 years, designed for Earth observation purposes.
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 26
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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