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NUSAT-29 (EDITH CLARKE) (52764)
COSPAR: 2022-057AJ | Alt Name: Edith Clarke
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 25, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52764
International Designator
2022-057AJ
Decay Date
12/14/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-29 (EDITH CLARKE)
Alternative Name
Edith Clarke
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-29 (EDITH CLARKE) is an Earth observation satellite launched on May 25, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft, manufactured by URUGUS, measures approximately 0.813 meters in length and diameter with a dry mass of 38.5 kilograms. It is equipped with an imaging payload for Earth observation and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload (#1). Its power system consists of solar cells and batteries. The satellite's expected operational lifetime is between 3 to 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 29
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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