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NUSAT-34 (AMELIA EARHART) (55045)
COSPAR: 2023-001AN | Alt Name: Amelia Earhart
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55045
International Designator
2023-001AN
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:44:14 GMT
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Inclination
97.33°
Right Ascension
263.57°
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Argument of Perigee
309.25°
Period
94.07 min
Mean Motion
15.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-34 (AMELIA EARHART)
Alternative Name
Amelia Earhart
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55045U 23001AN 26200.86405443 .00006064 00000+0 20591-3 0 9994
2 55045 97.3316 263.5659 0007392 309.2479 50.8106 15.30840221197251
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The NUSAT-34 (AMELIA EARHART), also known by its alternative name Amelia Earhart, is an Earth observation satellite launched on January 3, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Built by URUGUS and designated as Newsat V under the OBJECT_ID 2023-001AN, this box-shaped satellite measures 0.813 meters in length with a diameter of 0.508 meters and a span also of 0.813 meters. The satellite has a launch mass of 41.5 kg and a dry mass of 38.5 kg. It is powered by solar cells and batteries. NUSAT-34 is equipped with an imaging payload for Earth observation and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload, designed to support its mission over a lifespan expected to last 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
NuSat-34
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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