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YUKONSAT (56316)
COSPAR: 1998-067VH | Alt Name: YukonSat-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56316
International Designator
1998-067VH
Decay Date
11/11/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YUKONSAT
Alternative Name
YukonSat-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
YUKON
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
YUKONSAT (also known as YukonSat-1) is a CubeSat (2U) satellite manufactured by YUKON and launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle at LC39A. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a span of 0.2 meters and has a diameter of 0.1 meters. It operates solely on solar cells and batteries for power supply. With a dry mass and launch mass both at 2 kg, the mission focuses on technology, thermospheric research, and education, equipped with a digital fluxgate magnetometer as its primary equipment. YUKONSAT has a lifespan of about 3 months and is owned by YUKON. The satellite's shape is described as box-like.
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
YukonSat-1
Purpose
Technology, thermospheric research, education
Mission
Technology, thermospheric research, education
Manufacturer
YUKON
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Digital fluxgate magnetometer
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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