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NUSAT-43 (R DIENG-KUNTZ) (56968)
COSPAR: 2023-084AN | Alt Name: Rose Dieng-Kuntz
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56968
International Designator
2023-084AN
Epoch
Wed, 20 May 2026 03:52:39 GMT
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Inclination
97.43°
Right Ascension
289.36°
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Argument of Perigee
270.82°
Period
87.57 min
Mean Motion
16.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-43 (R DIENG-KUNTZ)
Alternative Name
Rose Dieng-Kuntz
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56968U 23084AN 26140.16156863 .08264741 25921-5 21641-3 0 9993
2 56968 97.4278 289.3563 0015580 270.8160 89.1356 16.44357658164936
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NUSAT-43 (R DIENG-KUNTZ), also known as Rose Dieng-Kuntz, is a Newsat V satellite manufactured by URUGUS for Earth observation purposes. It was launched on June 12, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.813 meters in length and diameter with a dry mass of 38.5 kilograms and a launch mass of 41.5 kilograms. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and carries an imaging payload and LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload for its mission. The satellite's expected operational lifetime is between 3 to 4 years, and it has the shape of a box.
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-43
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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