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SSETI satellite
SSETI Express
 
 
Dimensions560 x 560 x 900 (maximum envelope)
Mass62 kg
Mass of payload24 kg
Expected lifetimeMinimum 2 months, extended mission until end of life
Attitude Determination SystemSun-sensors and magnetometer
Attitude Control SystemSemi-passive magnetic stabilisation, plus a cold-gas payload
On-board Data TransferCAN. RS232
Telemetry
-UHF
-S-Band

437.250 MHz, 9.6 kb/s, AX 25
2401.84 MHz, 38.4 kb/s, AX25
Power
- Average
-Peak
Body mounted solar panels
12 W
20 W
BatteriesLi Ion, 90 Wh
Propulsion6l, 300 bar, Nitrogen cold gas
Camera~100m/pixel, 1280*1024 pixels, CMOS
Power Bes28V regulated
Thermal ControlPassive
 
 
Last update: 5 September 2005
 


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