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Satec



General


Designation n/a
Launch date n/a
Country of origin Brasil
Mission Technology
Perigee/Apogee 750 km
Inclination  
Period  
Launch vehicle VLS #3

Cost: approx $150000. Was to record and monitor the VLS launcher.


End of life


Out of service 22 Aug 2003
Cause The satellite exploded ontop of the rocket on the launch pad during preparation.


Technical data



Specifications


Prime contractor INPE
Platform  
Mass at launch 65 kg
Mass in orbit  
Dimension 66 x 66 x 61 cm
Solar array  
Stabilization  
DC power  
Design lifetime 6 months

GPS receiver, S-band transponder

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