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PEARLAFRICASAT-1 (54535)
COSPAR: 1998-067UM | Alt Name: PEARLAFRICASAT-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54535
International Designator
1998-067UM
Decay Date
4/25/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PEARLAFRICASAT-1
Alternative Name
PEARLAFRICASAT-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSTIU
Country
UG
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
PEARLAFRICASAT-1 is a CubeSat (1U) satellite owned by MSTIU and manufactured by KYUT. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC launch site using the Antares 230+ launch vehicle from Pad 0A. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kg and a launch mass of 1 kg. Equipped with cameras for technology and educational purposes, PEARLAFRICASAT-1 is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its mission aims to support technological advancements and education, with an expected lifetime of approximately six months. The satellite has been stable since December 2, 2022, and features a box shape without any motor or active attitude control system specified in the data provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PEARLAFRICASAT-1
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
KYUT
Life Expectancy
~ 6 months
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Cameras
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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