SUNSAT
SUNSAT OSCAR 35, SO-35 ZA 001 |
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Type: | Technology testing satellite amateur radio satellite |
Country: | South Africa |
Operator: | Stellenbosch University |
COSPAR-ID : | 1999-008C |
Mission dates | |
Dimensions: | 64 kg |
Size: | 45 cm × 45 cm × 60 cm |
Begin: | February 23, 1999, 10:29 UTC |
Starting place: | Vandenberg Air Force Base , SLC-2W |
Launcher: | Delta II 7920 D-267 |
Status: | Out of service |
Orbit data | |
Rotation time : | 99.7 min |
Orbit inclination : | 96.4 ° |
Apogee height : | 849 km |
Perigee height : | 641 km |
SUNSAT ( Stellenbosch University Satellite , also OSCAR 35 ) is the first South African satellite. It is a technology testing and amateur radio satellite that was built and operated by Stellenbosch University .
SUNSAT was used to demonstrate new and proven technologies in the fields of earth observation , satellite control and geosciences . In addition, there was an amateur radio payload on board.
SUNSAT was launched on February 23, 1999 with a Delta II from the SLC-2W of Vandenberg AFB together with the satellites ARGOS of the US Air Force and Ørsted . It was in operation until January 2001.
literature
- John A. Magliacane: SUNSAT - An Amateur Radio Satellite for Educators. In: Satellite Times, Vol.1 # 5, May / June 1995.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Orbit data according to Chris Peat: Sunsat (SO-35) - Orbit. In: Heavens Above. October 17, 2013, accessed October 17, 2013 .
- ↑ eo Directory Portal: SUNSAT (English)