Nanosat 01

Spacecraft n°:

Spain spacecraft n°: 9

Launch data: Designation  28493 / 04049B Launch date  18 Dec 2004 - 16:26 UT Launch site  Ko, ELA-3 Launch vehicle  Ariane-5G+ (V165) Mission  Science, Tech Earth orbit: Perigee / Apogee  661 x 668 km Inclination  98.4° Period  97.9 min

Description:

• Nanosat 01 is a small technology satellite, which is constructed by the spanish space agency INTA (Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial). It weighs about 15 kg, has a power of 20 Watts. Nanosat was launched piggy-back with Helios 2A, 4 Essaim and PARASOL on an Ariane-5G+ launch vehicle.
• Will maintain contact with Spanish zone in Antarctica; extremely small magnetic and solar sensors.

Astrophilately covers:

Launch cancel Kourou.

Headquarter cancel Paris.