ALMASAT-1

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ALMASAT-1 is classified as:

NORAD ID: 38078

Int'l Code: 2012-006B

Perigee: 293.4 km

Apogee: 694.2 km

Inclination: 69.4 °

Period: 94.3 minutes

Semi major axis: 6864 km

RCS: 0.2692 m² (medium)

Launch date: February 13, 2012
Source: Italy (IT)
Launch site: FRENCH GUIANA (FRGUI)

Uplink (MHz):
Downlink (MHz): 437.465/2407.850
Beacon (MHz): 437.465
Mode: 1200bps FSK
Call sign: ALMASAT
Status: Inactive

ALMASat-1 is a 12.5 kg technology demonstration microsatellite developed and built by the University of Bologne. The 30 cm cube is a modular structure that can be used for various technology demonstration or Earth observation missions. The main objective of this first mission is to test the key performance of this low-cost multipurpose bus to prepare for future missions, such as 3-axis pointing accuracy.

1 38078U 12006B   17266.94618739 +.00020729 +36917-5 +22679-3 0  9994
2 38078 069.4352 225.8489 0291922 145.6911 216.3486 15.26364470299836

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC