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MARIO (55123)
COSPAR: 1998-067UQ | Alt Name: MARIO
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55123
International Designator
1998-067UQ
Decay Date
5/4/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MARIO
Alternative Name
MARIO
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UMI
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The MARIO satellite, also known as 1998-067UQ, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite owned and operated by UMI in the United States. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from LC39A at TYSMC using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. MARIO has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a span and diameter each measuring 0.1 meters. The satellite weighs 4 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. It is powered by solar cells and batteries, and its shape is described as a box. MARIO's purpose is technological advancement, and it remains stable as of December 29, 2022.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
MARIO
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
UMI
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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