STSAT-2C
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STSat-2C, or Science and Technology Satellite-2C, or Naro Science Satellite (ko:나로과학위성) was a South Korean satellite which was launched in 2013. It was operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), and was intended to demonstrate technology for future spacecraft. The satellite had a mass of , and was expected to operate for less than a year.
Key facts
- Spaceflight.name
- STSat-2C
- Spaceflight.names_list
- Science and Technology Satellite-2CNaro Science Satellite
- Spaceflight.image
- G STSAT-NR 02.jpg
- Spaceflight.image_caption
- An artist rendering of the STSat-2C satellite.
- Spaceflight.image_size
- 300px
- Spaceflight.mission_type
- Technology, Science
- Spaceflight.operator
- Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
- Spaceflight.COSPAR_ID
- 2013-003A
- Spaceflight.SATCAT
- 39068
- Spaceflight.mission_duration
- Planned: 1 year Final:
- Spaceflight.spacecraft_type
- STSat
- Spaceflight.spacecraft_bus
- STSat-2A
- Spaceflight.manufacturer
- Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
- Spaceflight.dimensions
- 62 cm x 70 cm x 90 cm
- Spaceflight.power
- 160 watts
- Spaceflight.launch_date
- 30 January 2013, 07:00:00 UTC
- Spaceflight.launch_rocket
- Naro-1 # 3
- Spaceflight.launch_site
- Naro Space Center
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- STSAT-2C replica.jpg
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- UTC date of spacecraft launch
- 2013-01-30
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STSat-2C, or Science and Technology Satellite-2C, or Naro Science Satellite (ko:나로과학위성) was a South Korean satellite which was launched in 2013. It was operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), and was intended to demonstrate technology for future spacecraft. The satellite had a mass of , and was expected to operate for less than a year.
== Instruments == STSAT-2C carries six payloads: the Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) allows the spacecraft to be tracked with centimeter accuracy by satellite laser ranging (SLR) stations which make up the International Laser Ranging Service (ILRS). A Langmuir probe will be used to determine the electron temperature, electron density, and electric potential of plasma. The Space Radiation Effects Monitor (SREM) will be used for measurements and monitoring of the near-earth space environment. In addition, the Reaction Wheel Assembly (RWA), IR Sensor (IRS), and Femto second Laser Oscillator (FSO) are carried for the verification of new space technologies.