Launch Date
May 25, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
52748
International Designator
2022-057S
Decay Date
12/6/2024
Name
NUSAT-30 (MARGHERITA)
Alternative Name
Margherita
Type
Status
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
Payload
NuSat 30
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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