Munin

Sweden

Spacecraft n°:

Swedish spacecraft n°: 8

Launch data:

Designation	26621 / 00075C
Launch date	21 Nov 2000 - 18:24:25 UT
Launch site	Va, SLC-2W
Launch vehicle	Delta 7320-10 (#D282)
Mission	Scientific
Earth orbit on:
Perigee/Apogee	697/1800 km
Inclination	95.4°
Period	110 min

Nanosatellite built by the Swedish Institute of Space Physics in cooperation with students at Sweden's Umea and Lelea universities.

Its primary objectives include gathering space weather data, monitoring auroral activity, and serving as a testbed for autonomous monitoring satellites. Carries a combined electron-ion spectrometer and a solid state detector for high energy particles, and a miniature CCD camera to image auroras.

Downlinks on 400.55 MHz when close to Sweden. weighs 6 kg. Solar cells cover all sides.

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