Ruby 8
| Ruby 8 | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Technology testing satellite |
| Country: |
 Germany
|
| Operator: | OHB Systems |
| COSPAR-ID : | 2008-021K |
| Mission dates | |
| Dimensions: | 7 kg (without advanced level) |
| Begin: | April 28, 2008 at 03:53 UTC |
| Starting place: | SHAR SLP |
| Launcher: | PSLV-CA |
| Status: | in operation |
| Orbit data | |
| Rotation time : | 97.3 min |
| Orbit inclination : | 97.7 ° |
| Apogee height : | 656 km |
| Perigee height : | 619 km |
Rubin 8 , also Rubin 8-AIS ( Automatic Identification System ), is a German experimental satellite that was built and operated by OHB SE .
Its task is to test the AIS signal receivers in orbit and the data transmission over Orbcomm and Iridium networks.
construction
Rubin 8 is a satellite that is firmly connected to the upper stage of the launcher and is not separated either.
It is powered by solar cells and batteries.
begin
Rubin 8 was 28 April 2008 with a PSLV-CE - launcher , together with Cartosat-2A , IMS-1 , CanX-2 , CanX-6 , CUTE-1.7 + APD II , SEEDS 2 , Delfi-C3 , AAUs CubeSat 2 and COMPASS-1 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center , placed in low earth orbit.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ RUBIN-8 successfully placed in orbit on board an Indian PSLV rocket . Manufacturer's website, April 28, 2008.