Microvariability and Oscillations of Stars

Smallsat space telescope. Microvariability and Oscillations of Stars was launched on June 30, 2003 aboard a Rokot from Plesetsk. Latest status in GCAT: renamed (Oct 1, 2014).

COSPAR 2003-031DNORAD 27843Canada

Identity

Name in GCAT: MOST
Common name: Microvariability and Oscillations of Stars
International designator: 2003-031D
NORAD catalog number: 27843
GCAT identifier: S27843
UN registration: ST/SG/SER.E/489

Mission

Mission type: Astronomy
Use: Civil government
Program: CSA
Owner: CSA
Country: Canada
Builder: Dynacon Inc. Space Division
Platform (bus): MOST

Launch

Date: June 30, 2003 · 14:15 UTC
Launch record: 2003-031Success
Rocket: Rokot
Spaceport: Plesetsk · pad LC133/3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): LEO/S
Perigee: 818 km
Apogee: 832 km
Inclination: 98.72°
Status: Renamed
Status date: October 1, 2014
Last known active: March 2019
End of operations: April 2019

Size

Mass: 60 kg
Dry mass: 60 kg
Length: 0.3 m
Diameter: 0.70 m
Span: 0.7 m

Launched together

MIMOSASpace science · Astron. Ustav.DTUsatTechnology · DTU Cute 1Technology · TITech QuakeSatSpace science · QuakeFinder AAU CubeSatTechnology · AAU CanX-1Technology · UTIAS-SFL Cubesat XI-IVTechnology · Tokyo

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q24626 (CC0).