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AYAN-21 (48944)
COSPAR: 2021-059BT | Alt Name: Ayan-21
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48944
International Designator
2021-059BT
Decay Date
10/9/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AYAN-21
Alternative Name
Ayan-21
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
OQT/OQTR
Country
Luxembourg
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
AYAN-21 is a CubeSat (6U) satellite launched by OQT/OQTR on June 30, 2021, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters, has a dry mass and launch mass of 10 kilograms each, and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite's mission involves technology and communications purposes. Manufactured by NANAV, AYAN-21 has the shape of a box with two panels and operates under these specifications without detailed information on its major events or specific frequencies used.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TIGER-2
Purpose
Technology, communications
Mission
Technology, communications
Manufacturer
NANAV
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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