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NOOR-3 (57962)
COSPAR: 2023-150A | Alt Name: Noor 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 27, 2023
Launch Site
SMTS
Launch Pad
LP1
Launch Vehicle
Qased
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57962
International Designator
2023-150A
Decay Date
8/16/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NOOR-3
Alternative Name
Noor 3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IRGC
Country
Iran
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NOOR-3 (also known as Noor 3) is a CubeSat 6U satellite manufactured by IRGC and owned by the same entity. It was launched on September 27, 2023, from SMTS using the Qased launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.2 meters, and spans 0.6 meters across with its configuration being a Box + 3 pan shape. NOOR-3 weighs 15 kilograms at dry mass and launch mass. Its power supply is provided by solar cells and batteries. The mission of the satellite is military in nature.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
15
Launch Mass
15
Shape
Box + 3 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Noor 3
Purpose
Military
Mission
Military
Manufacturer
IRGC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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