Space Brief 2 May 2025
Today's space highlights include significant military contracts for aerospace innovations, advancements in small-satellite procurement, and discussions on the role of nuclear energy in space exploration.
NUSAT-36 (ANNIE CANNON) (56190)
COSPAR: 2023-054N | Alt Name: Annie Jump Cannon
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56190
International Designator
2023-054N
Decay Date
4/15/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-36 (ANNIE CANNON)
Alternative Name
Annie Jump Cannon
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NUSAT-36 (ANNIE CANNON), also known as Annie Jump Cannon, is an Earth observation satellite designed and manufactured by URUGUS. It was launched on April 15, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.813 meters in length, 0.508 meters in diameter, and 0.813 meters in span with a dry mass of 38.5 kg and a launch mass of 41.5 kg. It is equipped with an imaging payload for Earth observation and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload. Power is supplied by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped, and its expected 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-36
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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