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NORSAT-TD (56194)
COSPAR: 2023-054S | Alt Name: NORSAT-TD
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56194
International Designator
2023-054S
Decay Date
5/22/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NORSAT-TD
Alternative Name
NORSAT-TD
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NSC
Country
Norway
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NORSAT-TD is a technology and traffic monitoring satellite operated by NSC. It was launched on April 15, 2023, from AFWTR using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle from SLC4E pad. The spacecraft measures 0.4 meters in length with a diameter of 0.3 meters and spans 0.4 meters. It weighs 35 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. NORSAT-TD is equipped with an AIS-receiver, SmallCAT, VDES, and Laser Reflector for its mission. The satellite uses solar cells and batteries for power and is propelled by an iodine-fueled electric thruster. Its shape is described as a box.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
35
Launch Mass
35
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
NORSAT-TD
Purpose
Technology, traffic monitoring
Mission
Technology, traffic monitoring
Manufacturer
UTIAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Defiant
Configuration
Defiant bus
Motor
Iodine-fueled electric thruster
Equipment
AIS-receiver, SmallCAT, VDES, Laser Reflector
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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