STSat-2C

STSat-2C
An artist rendering of the STSat-2C satellite.
NamesScience and Technology Satellite-2C
Naro Science Satellite
Mission typeTechnology, Science
OperatorKorea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
COSPAR ID2013-003A Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.39068
Mission durationPlanned: 1 year
Final: 6 years, 9 months and 13 days
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft typeSTSat
BusSTSat-2A
ManufacturerKorea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
Launch mass100 kg (220 lb) [1]
Dimensions62 cm x 70 cm x 90 cm
Power160 watts
Start of mission
Launch date30 January 2013, 07:00:00 UTC[1]
RocketNaro-1 # 3
Launch siteNaro Space Center
ContractorKhrunichev / KARI
End of mission
DisposalDeorbited
Decay date13 November 2019 [2]
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit[3]
RegimeLow Earth orbit
Perigee altitude301 km (187 mi)
Apogee altitude1,433 km (890 mi)
Inclination80.26°
Period102.14 minutes
Instruments
Langmuir probe
Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA)
Space Radiation Effects Monitor (SREM)
Reaction Wheel Assembly (RWA)
IR Sensor (IRS)
Femto second Laser Oscillator (FSO)
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STSat-2C, or Science and Technology Satellite-2C, or Naro Science Satellite (ko:나로과학위성) was a South Korean satellite which was launched in 2013. It was operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), and was intended to demonstrate technology for future spacecraft. The satellite had a mass of 100 kg (220 lb), and was expected to operate for less than a year.[1][4]

  1. ^ a b c Bergin, Chris (30 January 2013). "South Korea launch STSat-2C via KSLV-1". NASASpaceFlight.com. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  2. ^ "STSat 2C Satellite details 2013-003A NORAD 39068". N2YO.com. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  3. ^ "STSat 2C Satellite details 2013-003A NORAD 39068". N2YO.com. 31 October 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  4. ^ Krebs, Gunter. "STSAT-2C". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 30 January 2013.

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