HAMSAT

HAMSAT
Organization AMSAT-India, William Leijenaar

http://amsatindia.org/

Mission Type Communications
Satellite of Earth
Launch May 5, 2005 on PSLV-C6
Launch site Sriharikota
Mission duration Achieved: 9 Years and 2 Months
Mass 42.5 kg (launch)
Orbital elements
Semi-major axis 7004.27 km
Eccentricity 0.0027
Inclination 97.89 degrees
Orbital Period 97.23 minutes
Right ascension of the ascending node 65.14 degrees
Argument of perigee 222.72 degrees

HAMSAT, also known as HAMSAT INDIA, VU2SAT and VO-52, was a microsatellite hataprovided mateur radio satellite communications services for Indian and international amateur radio operators. This satellite carries the in-orbit designation of VO-52, and is an OSCAR series satellite.

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