ZA-AEROSAT

Photo ZA-AEROSAT

42713
Spacetrack Directory Number
1998-11-20
Orbit launches
2019-06-02
7499 Days in orbit
252.58 km
Average height
27927.72 km/h
Average velocity


Satellite information ZA-AEROSAT - QB50-AZ01

Spacetrack Directory Name ZA-AEROSAT
Alternative name QB50-AZ01
Orbit launches 1998-11-20
Deorbitation date 2019-06-02
Days in orbit 7499
Country/organisation of origin South Africa (SAFR)
Starting point TYMSC (Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan)
Type Satellite
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Additional information ZA-AEROSAT

To demonstrate passive aerodynamic stabilization of a CubeSat using its antennas as aerodynamic feathers - To provide a training/educational opportunity for young engineers and post graduate students by including them in the design, assembly, and operations of a satellite. QB50.



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