KITSAT A (KO-23) (22077)

COSPAR: 1992-052B | Alt Name: Kitsat-OSCAR-23

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 10, 1992

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 42P

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

22077

International Designator

1992-052B

Epoch

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Inclination

66.08°

Right Ascension

245.53°

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Argument of Perigee

278.78°

Period

111.92 min

Mean Motion

12.87 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

KITSAT A (KO-23)

Alternative Name

Kitsat-OSCAR-23

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

KAIST

Country

South Korea

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 22077U 92052B   26185.17267638 -.00000034  00000-0  11189-3 0  9999

2 22077  66.0839 245.5259 0015636 278.7758 111.6621 12.86613527591878

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Summary

KITSAT A (KO-23), also known as Kitsat-OSCAR-23, is a microsatellite designed for Earth observation and technology demonstration. It was launched on August 10, 1992, from the ELA2 launch pad in French Guiana using an Ariane 42P vehicle. The satellite, manufactured by SSTL under the ownership of KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), measures 0.6 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.4 meters, and spans 6.5 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 48 kilograms both at launch and as dry mass. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation, KITSAT A features a box shape with an antenna (Box + Ant). The satellite's RCS is recorded as 0.3422. Its mission contributes to advancements in Earth observation and technology through its payload Kitsat A.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.6

Diameter

0.4

Span

6.5

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box + Ant

Radar Cross Section

0.3422

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Kitsat A

Purpose

Earth observation, technology

Mission

Earth observation, technology

Manufacturer

SSTL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

UoSAT

Configuration

Microsat-70

Motor

None

Equipment

see above

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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