UoSAT-2
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UoSAT-2, which is also known as UO-11 and OSCAR-11, is a British satellite orbiting in Low Earth Orbit. The satellite functions as an amateur radio transmitter (known as an OSCAR) and was built at the University of Surrey. It launched into orbit in March 1984 and remains orbital and active, though unstable with irregular periods of transmission. All of the analogue telemetry channels failed in 2005, but as of 2014 the status channels were still operational.[3] The satellite was still heard transmitting telemetry in 2023, thirty-nine years after launch.[4]
Quick Facts Operator, COSPAR ID ...
Operator | University of Surrey[1] |
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COSPAR ID | 1984-021B[2] |
SATCAT no. | 14781 |
Spacecraft properties | |
Manufacturer | SSTL |
Launch mass | 60 kilograms (130 lb) |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | 1 March 1984, 17:59 (1984-03-01UTC17:59Z) UTC |
Rocket | Delta 3920 |
Launch site | Vandenberg SLC-2W |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric |
Regime | Sun-synchronous |
Inclination | 98.25 degrees |
OSCAR 12 ā |
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It was operated by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.