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OBJECT TD (51441)
COSPAR: 1998-067TD | Alt Name: TARGIT
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51441
International Designator
1998-067TD
Decay Date
11/16/2022
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT TD
Alternative Name
TARGIT
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
GIT
Country
United States
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
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4.5
Launch Mass
4.5
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TARGIT
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GIT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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