- Libertad 1
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Name = Libertad 1
Freedom 1
Caption = Libertad 1 is the firstColombia nsatellite .
Organization = flagicon|ColombiaSergio Arboleda University
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Mission_Type = Orbiter
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Satellite_Of =Earth
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Launch =April 17 ,2007
Launch_Vehicle = P-Pod-B
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Webpage = [http://www.usergioarboleda.edu.co/proyecto_espacial/ Libertad 1 Space Program]
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Orbits =Libertad 1 (English: "Freedom 1") is a single
CubeSat built by the Space Program of theSergio Arboleda University . It was launched aboard aDnepr rocket onApril 17 ,2007 from theBaikonur Cosmodrome ,Kazakhstan and became the first Colombian satellite to orbit the Earth. It will use a telemetric payload that will keep it in communication with the University. It is expected to have a 50 day lifespan.Team
*Team Leader : Raúl A. Joya & iván Luna Castro
*C&DH Developer : Andres Alfonso Caro
*COMM & Telemetry Developer : Cesar Fernando Valero Sepulveda
*Attitude Determination : Paul Nuñez
*PCBs : Miguel ArizaExternal links
* [http://www.usergioarboleda.edu.co/proyecto_espacial/ es icon Libertad 1 Space Program Official Site]
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