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HAPS (25121)
COSPAR: 1997-084K | Alt Name: Pegasus F19 Stage 4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 1997
Launch Site
ERAS
Launch Pad
RW04/22
Launch Vehicle
Pegasus XL/HAPS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25121
International Designator
1997-084K
Decay Date
9/1/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HAPS
Alternative Name
Pegasus F19 Stage 4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
OSCC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The HAPS satellite, also known as Pegasus F19 Stage 4, was launched on December 23, 1997, from ERAS using a Pegasus XL/HAPS launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration of Sphere + Cone with dimensions of 0.8 meters in length and 1 meter for both diameter and span. It weighs 97 kilograms at dry mass and was manufactured by OSCC. The HAPS satellite carries the payload HAPS 3 and its owner is also listed as OSCC. The spacecraft's RCS value is 1.2153, indicating a specific surface area or cross-sectional area to mass ratio, though detailed purpose and mission information are not provided in the data set.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
97
Launch Mass
97
Shape
Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
1.2153
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HAPS 3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OSCC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HAPS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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