Perseus-M
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Perseus-M is a pair of microsatellite developed by Russian-American company Dauria Aerospace and launched in 2014. The satellite is built in 6U Cubesat bus (0.3x0.2x0.1m), optimized for piggy-back launch. All instruments are powered by solar cells mounted on the one side of spacecraft, providing approximately 6W average power.[1]
| Mission type | Maritime surveillance |
|---|---|
| Operator | Aquila Space |
| COSPAR ID | M1: 2014-033AF M2: 2014-033AD |
| SATCAT no. | M1: 40039 M2: 40037 |
| Mission duration | 10 years, 7 months and 27 days (ongoing) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Elecnor Deimos |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 19 June 2014 |
| Rocket | Dnepr |
| Launch site | Dombarovsky |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Eccentricity | 0 |
| Perigee altitude | 620 km (390 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 620 km (390 mi) |
| Inclination | 97.9° |
Launch
Perseus-M1 and Perseus-M2 were launched from Dombarovsky site 13, Russia, on 19 June 2014 by a Dnepr rocket. Telemetry beacons were received and decoded by multiple amateur ground station operators starting on 6 July 2014. [2]
Mission
The satellites are intended primarily for radio-frequency maritime surveillance under contract with Russian Federation.[3]
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