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POLYITAN-1 (40042)
COSPAR: 2014-033AJ | Alt Name: PolyITAN 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 19, 2014
Launch Site
DLS
Launch Pad
Sh370/13
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40042
International Designator
2014-033AJ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:24:54 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.09°
Right Ascension
212.88°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
95.28°
Period
93.88 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
POLYITAN-1
Alternative Name
PolyITAN 1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
KPI
Country
Ukraine
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 40042U 14033AJ 26185.01730238 .00023532 00000-0 71878-3 0 9996
2 40042 98.0935 212.8769 0008631 95.2802 264.9424 15.33871195656174
Source: Celestrak
Summary
POLYITAN-1, also known as PolyITAN 1, is a CubeSat (1U) technology satellite manufactured by KPI and owned by the same entity. It was launched on June 19, 2014, from the Dnepr launch vehicle at Sh370/13 launch pad in DLS. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters for length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kilogram and a launch mass also of 1 kilogram. Its shape is box-like with an RCS (Reflective Cross Section) of 0.072 square meters. It uses solar cells and batteries for power supply and operates for technology purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.072
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PolyITAN 1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
KPI
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
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
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Pass Duration
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