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TSIOLKOVSKY-RYAZAN 2 (RS12S) (53313)
COSPAR: 1998-067TY | Alt Name: YuZGU-55 No. 11
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
53313
International Designator
1998-067TY
Decay Date
1/31/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TSIOLKOVSKY-RYAZAN 2 (RS12S)
Alternative Name
YuZGU-55 No. 11
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
YUZGU
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TSIOLKOVSKY-RYAZAN 2 (RS12S), also known as YuZGU-55 No. 11, is a 3U Cubesat satellite launched by YUZGU on November 20, 1998, from the TYMSC launch site using Soyuz-2-1A from LC31. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter of 0.1 meters, it has a dry mass of 5 kilograms and was designed for technology and communication purposes. The satellite's power supply includes solar cells and batteries. It operated with a planned lifetime of 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
RS5S
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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