TabletSat-Aurora
| Operator | Спутникс |
|---|---|
| Mission type | technology demonstration |
| Launch date | 19 June 2014 |
| Launch vehicle | Dnepr-1 |
| Mission duration | ongoing |
| COSPAR ID | 2014-033H |
| Homepage | [1] |
| Mass | 26.2 kg |
| Orbital elements | |
| Eccentricity | 0 |
| Inclination | 97.9 deg. |
| Apoapsis | 620 |
| Periapsis | 620 |
TabletSat-Aurora is a Russian micro-satellite launched in 2014. The satellite is built in shape of hexagonal prism, with 6 foladable solar panels. It is claimed to be the first privately developed satellite in Russian Federation.
Launch
TabletSat-Aurora was launched from Dombarovsky (air base) site 13, Russia, on 19 June 2014 by a Dnepr-1 rocket. Two-side communication with Earth was successfully established soon after launch.[1]
Mission
It intended to verify technologies for the future satellite constellation detecting natural disasters.[2] Main payload is the panchromatic photo camera capable of 15m resolution at nadir.[3]
See also
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