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NUSAT-48 (HENRIETTA LEAVITT) (60498)
COSPAR: 2024-149AG | Alt Name: H. Leavitt
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60498
International Designator
2024-149AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:57:54 GMT
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Inclination
97.39°
Right Ascension
282.13°
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Argument of Perigee
145.42°
Period
94.10 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-48 (HENRIETTA LEAVITT)
Alternative Name
H. Leavitt
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60498U 24149AG 26200.79021102 .00004789 00000+0 16589-3 0 9998
2 60498 97.3907 282.1287 0005159 145.4191 214.7386 15.30319441107122
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NUSAT-48 (HENRIETTA LEAVITT), also known as H. Leavitt, is a newsatellite launched by URUGUS on August 16, 2024, from AFWTR using Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.813 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.813 meters. The satellite weighs 41.5 kilograms at launch and is designed for Earth observation. Its dry mass is 38.5 kilograms, and it is powered by solar cells and batteries. It carries an imaging payload and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload. The mission's expected lifetime is between 3 to 4 years.
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-48
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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