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YUZGU 11 (RS5S) (53310)
COSPAR: 1998-067TV | Alt Name: YuZGU-55 No. 9
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53310
International Designator
1998-067TV
Decay Date
1/31/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YUZGU 11 (RS5S)
Alternative Name
YuZGU-55 No. 9
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
YUZGU
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
YUZGU 11 (RS5S), also known as YuZGU-55 No. 9, is a 3U Cubesat configured with a handle launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC launch site using Soyuz-2-1A at LC31. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 5 kilograms both dry and at launch and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. YUZGU 11 was manufactured by YUZGU and its mission focuses on technology and communication. The satellite has a box shape and lacks any motor or RCS system. Its operational lifetime was approximately six months, and it reached stability on February 18, 2022.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RS3S
Purpose
Technology, communication
Mission
Technology, communication
Manufacturer
YUZGU
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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