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TSIOLKOVSKY-RYAZAN 1 (RS9S) (53312)
COSPAR: 1998-067TX | Alt Name: YuZGU-55 No. 6
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
53312
International Designator
1998-067TX
Decay Date
1/31/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TSIOLKOVSKY-RYAZAN 1 (RS9S)
Alternative Name
YuZGU-55 No. 6
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
YUZGU
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TSIOLKOVSKY-RYAZAN 1 (RS9S), also known as YuZGU-55 No. 6, is a 3U Cubesat with handle designed for technology and communication purposes. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC site using Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3m in length, 0.1m in diameter, and a span of 0.3m, with both dry mass and launch mass being 5 kg. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and was manufactured by YUZGU for its owner. The mission's lifespan was intended to last approximately six months.
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
RS11S
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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