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WNISAT-1 (39423)
COSPAR: 2013-066H | Alt Name: WNISAT-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 21, 2013
Launch Site
DLS
Launch Pad
Sh370/13
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39423
International Designator
2013-066H
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:45:46 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.72°
Right Ascension
332.41°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
180.32°
Period
98.76 min
Mean Motion
14.58 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
WNISAT-1
Alternative Name
WNISAT-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
WNI
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 39423U 13066H 26184.40679175 .00001457 00000-0 27223-3 0 9993
2 39423 97.7222 332.4134 0163032 180.3243 179.7879 14.58097865669099
Source: Celestrak
Summary
WNISAT-1 is an Earth observation satellite launched on November 21, 2013, from Sh370/13 launch pad at DLS using a Dnepr launch vehicle. It was manufactured by AXEL and is owned by WNI. The satellite measures 0.27 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 10.1 kilograms and the same launch mass. WNISAT-1 utilizes solar cells and batteries for power supply and has a box shape with an RCS (Reflectivity Coefficient) of 0.171. The satellite's mission is to perform Earth observation tasks.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.27
Diameter
0.27
Span
0.27
Dry Mass
10.1
Launch Mass
10.1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.171
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
WNISAT-1
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
AXEL
Life Expectancy
?
Bus
Yaiyo
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Stop Azimuth
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