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QPS-SAR-1 (IZANAGI) (44856)
COSPAR: 2019-089E | Alt Name: Izanagi
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 11, 2019
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-QL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44856
International Designator
2019-089E
Decay Date
10/3/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
QPS-SAR-1 (IZANAGI)
Alternative Name
Izanagi
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
QPS
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
QPS-SAR-1 (IZANAGI) is an Earth observation satellite equipped with X-band SAR technology for radar missions, launched on December 11, 2019, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using PSLV-QL as the launch vehicle. The satellite has a bus design known as QSAT and was manufactured by QPS. It measures 0.6 meters in length, 0.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 3.6 meters when its panels are deployed. With a dry mass of 100 kg and a launch mass of 120 kg, the satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries. The mission's purpose focuses on Earth observation through radar imagery, and it was launched under the ownership of QPS.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
0.8
Span
3.6
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
120
Shape
Hex Cyl + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
QPS-SAR 1
Purpose
Earth observation, radar
Mission
Earth observation, radar
Manufacturer
QPS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
QSAT
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
X-band SAR
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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