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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 Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52752
International Designator
2022-057W
Decay Date
3/31/2026
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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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