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STRIX-BETA (51847)
COSPAR: 2022-020A | Alt Name: StriX-Beta
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 28, 2022
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1B
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51847
International Designator
2022-020A
Epoch
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:37:08 GMT
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Inclination
97.55°
Right Ascension
205.16°
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Argument of Perigee
266.90°
Period
87.73 min
Mean Motion
16.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STRIX-BETA
Alternative Name
StriX-Beta
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SYNSP
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 51847U 22020A 26106.06746456 .11867917 26520-5 58754-3 0 9996
2 51847 97.5507 205.1583 0014237 266.8993 93.0677 16.41395300228921
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Summary
STRIX-BETA is an Earth observation and radar satellite launched on February 28, 2022, from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B (LC1B) in New Zealand using the Electron launch vehicle. Manufactured by SYNSP, it measures 0.7 meters in length with a diameter of 0.5 meters and spans up to 4.7 meters when its components are deployed. The satellite weighs approximately 150 kilograms at launch and is equipped with X-band Radar for Earth observation. STRIX-BETA is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries, while its shape is described as a box with two panels. It operates under the ownership of SYNSP and serves purposes related to Earth observation and radar technology.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.7
Diameter
0.5
Span
4.7
Dry Mass
150
Launch Mass
150
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
StriX-Beta
Purpose
Earth observation, radar
Mission
Earth observation, radar
Manufacturer
SYNSP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
StriX
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
X-band Radar
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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