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RED-EYE 1 (PINOT) (44364)
COSPAR: 1998-067QJ | Alt Name: PINOT
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44364
International Designator
1998-067QJ
Decay Date
7/24/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RED-EYE 1 (PINOT)
Alternative Name
PINOT
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DARPA2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
RED-EYE 1 (PINOT) is an experimental satellite launched by DARPA2 on November 20, 1998, from LC40 at TYSMC using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 1 meter in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass and launch mass both at 50 kg. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is based on the Altair-E1 bus configuration. Its mission purpose was experimental, though specific equipment details are not provided. The satellite reached a stable orbit date on May 7, 2019, and has been operational since then under the ownership of DARPA2 with its shape described as box-like.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RED-EYE 1
Purpose
Experimental
Mission
Experimental
Manufacturer
DARPA2
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
RED-EYE
Configuration
Altair-E1 bus
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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