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NUSAT-42 (M WONENBURGER) (56966)
COSPAR: 2023-084AL | Alt Name: Maria Wonenburger
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56966
International Designator
2023-084AL
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:25:06 GMT
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Inclination
97.58°
Right Ascension
346.38°
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Argument of Perigee
132.02°
Period
93.11 min
Mean Motion
15.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-42 (M WONENBURGER)
Alternative Name
Maria Wonenburger
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 56966U 23084AL 26200.85077269 .00012968 00000+0 26175-3 0 9992
2 56966 97.5759 346.3781 0006851 132.0184 228.1650 15.46631785173121
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NUSAT-42 (M WONENBURGER), also known as Maria Wonenburger, is an Earth observation satellite manufactured by URUGUS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on June 12, 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 a span of 0.813 meters. It weighs 38.5 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 41.5 kilograms. Equipped with an imaging payload and the LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload, it uses solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite is shaped like a box and is expected to operate for 3-4 years as part of its Earth observation mission.
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-42
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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