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Aalto-1

Former Finnish research nanosatellite. Aalto-1 was launched on June 23, 2017 aboard a PSLV-XL from Sriharikota. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Sep 1, 2024).

COSPAR 2017-036LNORAD 42775Finland

Identity

Name in GCAT
Aalto-1
International designator
2017-036L
NORAD catalog number
42775
GCAT identifier
S42775
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/839

Mission

Mission type
Space science, Technology
Use
Amateur / academic
Program
Aalto
Owner
Aalto univ.
Country
Finland
Builder
Aalto University
Platform (bus)
Cubesat 3U

Launch

Date
June 23, 2017 · 03:59 UTC
Launch record
2017-036Success
Rocket
PSLV-XL
Spaceport
Sriharikota · pad FLP

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/S
Perigee
497 km
Apogee
517 km
Inclination
97.45°
Status
Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date
September 1, 2024
Last known active
February 2023
End of operations
August 2024

Size

Mass
4 kg
Dry mass
4 kg
Length
0.3 m
Diameter
0.10 m
Span
0.3 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q3270586 (CC0).