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MUSAT1 (56967)
COSPAR: 2023-084AM | Alt Name: MuSat-1
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56967
International Designator
2023-084AM
Decay Date
12/11/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MUSAT1
Alternative Name
MuSat-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MUON
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MUSAT1 (also known as MuSat-1) is a technology satellite manufactured by MUON and owned by MUON. It was launched on June 12, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, 0.3 meters in diameter, and spans 0.5 meters. Weighing 59 kilograms at launch and dry mass, MUSAT1 is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its shape is box-like, designed for technology demonstration purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
59
Launch Mass
59
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
MuSat-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
MUON
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Muon
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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