STSat-2A

STSat-2A (Science and Technology Satellite-2A) was a satellite launched by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), the national space agency of South Korea, from the Naro Space Center in Goheung County, South Jeolla using the Naro-1 (KSLV-1) launch vehicle.

STSat-2A
NamesScience and Technology Satellite-2A
Mission typeTechnology, Science
OperatorSatellite Technology Research Center (SaTReC)
Mission duration2 years (planned)
Failed to orbit
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft typeSTSat
BusSTSat-1
ManufacturerSatellite Technology Research Center (SaTReC)
Launch mass100 kg (220 lb)
Dimensions62 cm x 70 cm x 90 cm
Power160 watts
Start of mission
Launch date25 August 2009, 08:00:33 UTC
RocketNaro-1 # 1
Launch siteNaro Space Center
ContractorKhrunichev / KARI
End of mission
Last contactFailed to orbit
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit (planned)
RegimeLow Earth orbit
Perigee altitude300 km (190 mi)
Apogee altitude1,500 km (930 mi)
Inclination80.0°
Period103.0 minutes
Instruments
Dual-channel Radiometers for Earth and Atmosphere Monitoring (DREAM)
Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA)
Dual Head Star Tracker (DHST)
Pulsed Plasma Thruster (PPT)
Fine Digital Sun Sensor (FDSS)
 
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