Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
59563
International Designator
1998-067WN
Decay Date
9/28/2024
Name
SNOOPI
Alternative Name
SNoOPI
Type
Status
Owner
GSFC/PURDUE
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
1
Dry Mass
12
Launch Mass
12
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
SNoOPI
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
GSFC/PURDUE
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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