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SAR-LUPE 1 (29658)
COSPAR: 2006-060A | Alt Name: SAR-Lupe 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 2006
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29658
International Designator
2006-060A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SAR-LUPE 1
Alternative Name
SAR-Lupe 1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
BWB
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SAR-LUPE 1 is a reconnaissance satellite launched on December 19, 2006, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC132/1 using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. It belongs to the SAR-Lupe series and operates under the SmartLEO configuration designed for radar reconnaissance missions. The satellite measures 4 meters in length with a diameter of 3 meters and a span of 4 meters, featuring hydrazine thrusters for maneuvering and solar cells with batteries for power generation. With a dry mass of 770 kg, its primary equipment includes SAR technology, intersatellite S-band transmitter, and X-band transmitter. Built by OHB, the satellite is owned by BWB and was designed to serve a lifetime of approximately 10 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
3
Span
4
Dry Mass
770
Launch Mass
770
Shape
Cyl + Dish
Radar Cross Section
2.2985
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SAR-Lupe 1
Purpose
Reconnaissance, Radar
Mission
Reconnaissance, Radar
Manufacturer
OHB
Life Expectancy
10 years
Bus
SAR-Lupe
Configuration
SmartLEO
Motor
Hydrazin thrusters
Equipment
SAR, intersatellite S-band transmitter, X-band transmitter
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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