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RUBIN 9.1 & RUBIN 9.2 (35936)
COSPAR: 2009-051F | Alt Name: PSLV-C14 PS4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 23, 2009
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
35936
International Designator
2009-051F
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:20:56 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.31°
Right Ascension
107.57°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
11.49°
Period
99.75 min
Mean Motion
14.44 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
RUBIN 9.1 & RUBIN 9.2
Alternative Name
PSLV-C14 PS4
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 35936U 09051F 26184.80621324 .00000283 00000-0 94796-4 0 9990
2 35936 98.3058 107.5748 0053839 11.4933 348.7473 14.43568317882930
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The RUBIN 9.1 & RUBIN 9.2 satellite, also known as PSLV-C14 PS4, was launched on September 23, 2009, from the Sriharikota Range (SRILR) using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). It has dimensions of 2.7 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 2.7 meters. The satellite consists of two payload modules bolted to the PSLV upper stage and carries two AIS-receivers for its mission objectives related to technology and traffic monitoring. With a dry mass of 920 kg, it was manufactured by LPSC under the ownership of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). Power is provided through solar cells and batteries.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.7
Diameter
2.1
Span
2.7
Dry Mass
920
Launch Mass
920
Shape
Cyl + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
5.639
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PSLV-C14-PS4-EB
Purpose
Technology, traffic monitoring
Mission
Technology, traffic monitoring
Manufacturer
LPSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
PS-4
Configuration
2 payload modules bolted to PSLV upper stage
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
2 AIS-receivers
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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