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KHAYYAM (53370)
COSPAR: 2022-096A | Alt Name: Khayyam
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 9, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53370
International Designator
2022-096A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:13:31 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.34°
Right Ascension
104.53°
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Argument of Perigee
84.66°
Period
94.36 min
Mean Motion
15.26 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
KHAYYAM
Alternative Name
Khayyam
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRSA/BDS
Country
Iran
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53370U 22096A 26200.88438727 .00002384 00000+0 95318-4 0 9990
2 53370 97.3404 104.5266 0001291 84.6610 275.4776 15.26072275219578
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named KHAYYAM (also known as Khayyam) was launched on August 9, 2022, from the Tsemak Space Center's LC31 launch pad using a Soyuz-2-1B launch vehicle. It is an Earth observation satellite with dimensions of approximately 1 meter in length and 0.6 meters in diameter, featuring a span of 6 meters, likely due to deployable solar panels or antennas. The spacecraft has a dry mass and launch mass both recorded at 650 kilograms, indicating no significant fuel load for maneuvers post-launch. It is operated by IRSA/BDS and was manufactured by VNIIEMI. KHAYYAM uses solar cells and batteries as its power source and has a box shape with two panoramic features, likely cameras or sensors for Earth observation missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.6
Span
6
Dry Mass
650
Launch Mass
650
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Khayyam
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
VNIIEMI
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Kanopus
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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