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AQT-D (44791)
COSPAR: 1998-067QW | Alt Name: AQT-D
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H-IIB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44791
International Designator
1998-067QW
Decay Date
4/20/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AQT-D
Alternative Name
AQT-D
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TOK/SPABD
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite AQT-D (NORAD_CAT_ID: 44791) is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration launched on November 20, 1998, from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, using the H-IIB launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters, has a dry mass of 3 kg, and was also its launch mass. The satellite is owned by TOK/SPABD and manufactured by TOK. Its mission involves technology demonstration, powered by solar cells and batteries. A notable feature includes the AQUARIUS-1U propulsion system. The shape of the satellite is described as a box. AQT-D has been stable since November 20, 2019.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AQT-D
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
TOK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
AQUARIUS-1U propulsion system
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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