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RUBIN-2 & SAFIR-M (27605)
COSPAR: 2002-058A | Alt Name: AATiS-OSCAR-49
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 20, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC109/95
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27605
International Designator
2002-058A
Epoch
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Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
64.55°
Right Ascension
78.27°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
259.89°
Period
97.33 min
Mean Motion
14.79 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
RUBIN-2 & SAFIR-M
Alternative Name
AATiS-OSCAR-49
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
OHB
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27605U 02058A 26185.16653091 .00000525 00000-0 86094-4 0 9991
2 27605 64.5537 78.2737 0078498 259.8916 99.3327 14.79466802267096
Source: Celestrak
Summary
RUBIN-2 & SAFIR-M, also known as AATiS-OSCAR-49, is a technology satellite identified by NORAD catalog ID 27605 and object ID 2002-058A. It was launched on December 20, 2002, from the Tsemel Space Center using the Dnepr launch vehicle from launch pad LC109/95. The satellite has a box shape, is spin-stabilized, and measures 0.5 meters in length, diameter, and span. It weighs 14 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Manufactured by OHB, the satellite uses solar cells with batteries for power and its purpose is to conduct technology experiments. Its reflectivity (RCS) is 0.2261 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
14
Launch Mass
14
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.2261
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Rubin-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
OHB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Rubin
Configuration
Box, spin stabilized
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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