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ODYSSEY (48844)
COSPAR: 2021-051A | Alt Name: Odyssey
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 13, 2021
Launch Site
WRAS
Launch Pad
RW30/12
Launch Vehicle
Pegasus XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48844
International Designator
2021-051A
Decay Date
12/18/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ODYSSEY
Alternative Name
Odyssey
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The ODYSSEY satellite (NORAD_CAT_ID: 48844) is owned by SMC and was manufactured by NGISD for space surveillance purposes. It launched on June 13, 2021, from the WRAS site using a Pegasus XL launch vehicle from Launch Pad RW30/12. The satellite has dimensions of 1.5 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and a span of 3.5 meters. It weighs 250 kg both at launch and dry mass. Its design is characterized by a Cyl+pan shape and it uses solar cells and batteries for power supply. The spacecraft's propulsion system includes AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control System).
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
250
Launch Mass
250
Shape
Cyl+pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Odyssey
Purpose
Space surveillance
Mission
Space surveillance
Manufacturer
NGISD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Leostar-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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