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AURORASAT (56312)
COSPAR: 1998-067VD | Alt Name: AuroraSat
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56312
International Designator
1998-067VD
Decay Date
10/11/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
AURORASAT
Alternative Name
AuroraSat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AURRI
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
AURORASAT (also known as AuroraSat) is a CubeSat (2U) satellite manufactured by AURRI and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from LC39A at TYMSC using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.2 meters. It has a dry mass of 2 kg and was designed for a mission duration of 3 months focusing on technology and education purposes. AURORASAT is powered by solar cells and batteries and has a box shape with no motor or additional equipment listed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AuroraSat
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
AURRI
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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