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RAPIDEYE 3 (33315)
COSPAR: 2008-040D | Alt Name: Choma
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 29, 2008
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC109/95
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33315
International Designator
2008-040D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:49:48 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.38°
Right Ascension
214.52°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
347.77°
Period
95.56 min
Mean Motion
15.07 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
RAPIDEYE 3
Alternative Name
Choma
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
REYE
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 33315U 08040D 26185.03459244 .00003084 00000-0 21001-3 0 9992
2 33315 97.3817 214.5197 0010082 347.7662 12.3320 15.06951061968814
Source: Celestrak
Summary
RAPIDEYE 3, also known as Choma, is an Earth observation satellite manufactured by SSTL (Surrey Satellite Technology Limi
ted) and owned by REYE. It was launched on August 29, 2008, from the Tsemel Space Center in Dnepr using a Dnepr launch v
ehicle from Launch Pad LC109/95. The satellite has dimensions of 1 meter length, 0.8 meters diameter, and a span of 1 m
eter. It features a heptagonal cylindrical shape with solar cells and batteries for power generation. RAPIDEYE 3 is equi
pped with a CCD-based Earth imaging system for observation purposes and has a dry mass of 140 kilograms and launch mass
of 152 kilograms. The satellite's reflective surface area (RCS) is 0.369 square meters, and its mission lifetime is esti
mated to be seven years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.8
Span
1
Dry Mass
140
Launch Mass
152
Shape
Hept Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.369
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RapidEye 3
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
SSTL
Life Expectancy
7 years
Bus
SSTL-150
Configuration
SSTL-150
Motor
?
Equipment
CCD-based earth imaging system
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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