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SATLLA-1 (46924)
COSPAR: 1998-067RU | Alt Name: SATLLA-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46924
International Designator
1998-067RU
Decay Date
12/30/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SATLLA-1
Alternative Name
SATLLA-1
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
ARIU
Country
Israel
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SATLLA-1
Purpose
Science, magnetosphere
Mission
Science, magnetosphere
Manufacturer
ARIU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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