OBJECT TS (53307)

COSPAR: 1998-067TS | Alt Name: Tsikolkovskiy-Ryazan 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 1998

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC31

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-2-1A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53307

International Designator

1998-067TS

Decay Date

1/31/2023

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

OBJECT TS

Alternative Name

Tsikolkovskiy-Ryazan 2

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

RGRTU/RKKE

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

OBJECT TS, also known as Tsikolkovskiy-Ryazan 2, is a 3U Cubesat satellite manufactured by RGRTU and owned by RGRTU/RKKE. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC launch site using Soyuz-2-1A as the launch vehicle from LC31. The satellite has a configuration of a 3U Cubesat with a handle and measures 0.3 meters in length and span, while its diameter is 0.1 meters. With a dry mass and launch mass both at 5 kilograms, it operates on solar cells and batteries for power. Its mission focuses on technology and communication purposes. The satellite's lifetime was projected to be six months and has been stable since June 5, 2022.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.3

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

RS12S

Purpose

Technology, communication

Mission

Technology, communication

Manufacturer

RGRTU

Life Expectancy

6 months

Bus

Cubesat 3U

Configuration

3U Cubesat with handle

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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