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ELSA-D CLIENT (51288)
COSPAR: 2021-022AQ | Alt Name: ELSA-d Client
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 22, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51288
International Designator
2021-022AQ
Decay Date
2/23/2026
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ELSA-D CLIENT
Alternative Name
ELSA-d Client
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ASTSC/SSTLA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The ELSA-D CLIENT satellite, also known as ELSA-d Client, is operated by ASTSC/SSTLA and manufactured by SSTLA. Launched on March 22, 2021, from the TSYMC launch site using a Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle from LC31 pad, it has a configuration of SSTL-42 and is registered under NORAD CAT ID 51288 with OBJECT ID 2021-022AQ. The satellite's dimensions are a length of 0.225 meters, diameter of 0.48 meters, and span of 0.5 meters, with a dry mass of 17 kg. It is designed for technology demonstration purposes and is powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite reached stable orbit on August 25, 2021, and has the shape of a box.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.225
Diameter
0.48
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
17
Launch Mass
17
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ELSA-d
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SSTLA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SSTL-42
Configuration
SSTL-42
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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