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The Czech spacecraft
will provide data on the density of the upper atmosphere using the
highly sensitive MACEK accelerometer. The MIMOSA satellite is
designed and completed fully by the Czech research and industrial
institutions under the leadership of the Czech Astronomical
Institute.
MIMOSA
Micromeasurements
of
Satellite
Acceleration
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
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Scheduled
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| Owner / Sponsor |
Czech
Astronomical Institute
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| Mission |
Science
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| Satellite Bus |
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| Dimensions |
560 x 560 x 570
mm
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| Launch Mass |
66
kg (145 lbm)
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| Mission Orbit |
SSO /
780 km (421 nmi), circular
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98.6°
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| Design Life |
18
months
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| Power (EOL) |
0.013
kW
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LAUNCH
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Rockot |
| Launch Date / Time |
Q1
2003
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| Co-passenger(s) |
MOST |
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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