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Subj: First Canadian Satellite in Over 30 Years to Launch
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AMSAT News Service Bulletin 124.07 From AMSAT HQ
Silver Spring, MD. May 4, 2003
To All Radio Amateurs
BID: $ANS-124.07
SCISAT-1, the first new Canadian scientific satellite since 1971, is
scheduled for launch by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) in June 2003. On February 4, 1999 the Government of Canada announc=
ed
the selection of the Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment (ACE) as the
scientific mission of SCISAT-1.
The major scientific goal of the Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment (ACE)
mission is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control =
the
distribution of ozone in the Earth's atmosphere, especially at high
altitudes. The data that will be recorded as SCISAT-1 orbits the Earth wi=
ll
help Canadian scientists and policy makers to assess existing environment=
al
policy, and to develop protective measures for improving the health of ou=
r
atmosphere and preventing further ozone depletion. The ACE mission is
designed to last at least two years.
SCISAT-1 is the first Canadian scientific satellite since the ISIS II
satellite was launched in 1971. Here are some quick facts about the new
satellite:
Total mass: 150 kg
Total power usage: 70 W
Powered by: single solar panel
Total memory: 1.5 Gigabyte
Spacecraft contractor: Bristol Aerospace : Winnipeg, Manitoba
Scientific Payload: ACE-FTS (Bomem Ltd.)
MAESTRO (MSC, U of T, EMS)
Scheduled launch date: July 2003
Launch vehicle: Pegasus XL rocket
Orbit: 650 km above the Earth
Number of times SCISAT-1 will circle the Earth in 1 day: 15
Number of sunrises and sunsets SCISAT-1 will see in 1 day: 30
[ANS thanks the Canadian Space Agency for the above information]
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