Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
57420
International Designator
1998-067VX
Decay Date
12/12/2023
Name
MAYA-6
Alternative Name
Maya-6
Type
Status
Owner
DOST/UPD
Country
Phillipines
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Maya-6
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
UPD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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