NUSAT-31 (RUBY PAYNE-S) (52752)

COSPAR: 2022-057W | Alt Name: Ruby Payne-Scott
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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 25, 2022

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52752

International Designator

2022-057W

Decay Date

3/31/2026

Basic Satellite Info

Name

NUSAT-31 (RUBY PAYNE-S)

Alternative Name

Ruby Payne-Scott

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

URUGUS

Country

Uruguay

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
The NUSAT-31 (RUBY PAYNE-S), also known as Ruby Payne-Scott, is an Earth observation satellite operated by URUGUS from Uruguay. It was launched on May 25, 2022, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 40 at the Air Force Eastern Test Range. The satellite has dimensions of 0.813 meters in length and diameter with a dry mass of 38.5 kg. Equipped with an imaging payload and LUSEX U/V linear transponder, it is powered by solar cells and batteries. With a mission duration expected to last between 3-4 years, NUSAT-31 aims to provide Earth observation capabilities for 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 31

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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