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ANAND (54366)
COSPAR: 2022-158F | Alt Name: Anand
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 26, 2022
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54366
International Designator
2022-158F
Decay Date
9/21/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANAND
Alternative Name
Anand
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PIXX
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite ANAND (OBJECT_ID: 2022-158F) is an Earth observation spacecraft manufactured by PIXX and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 26, 2022, from SRILR using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle at FLP. The satellite carries the PIXXEL TD1 payload equipped with a hyperspectral imager for earth observation purposes. ANAND has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 16.5 kilograms. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and maintains its operational shape as a box.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
16.5
Launch Mass
16.5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PIXXEL TD1
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
PIXX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Pixxel
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Hyperspectral imager
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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