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CTA (22214)
COSPAR: 1992-070C | Alt Name: CTA
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22214
International Designator
1992-070C
Decay Date
11/1/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CTA
Alternative Name
CTA
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CSA
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The CTA satellite, officially designated 1992-070C and cataloged under NORAD CAT ID 22214, was launched on October 22, 1992, from Launch Pad LC39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida via a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. This Canadian satellite, manufactured by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for technology demonstration purposes, has dimensions of 2.1 meters in length and diameter with a span of 2.1 meters. It weighs 82 kilograms both at launch and dry mass, indicating no significant fuel or consumables. The CTA's shape is described as "Pan," and it features an RCS (Reaction Control System) value of 1.25, suggesting some form of maneuvering capability. The satellite carries the Canadian Target Assembly as its payload and has been operational since its stable date on October 24, 1992.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.1
Diameter
0.5
Span
2.1
Dry Mass
82
Launch Mass
82
Shape
Pan
Radar Cross Section
1.25
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Canadian Target Assembly
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
CSA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CTA
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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