HSU-SAT1 (53462)

COSPAR: 1998-067UB | Alt Name: HSU-SAT-1

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 1998

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53462

International Designator

1998-067UB

Decay Date

3/11/2023

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

HSU-SAT1

Alternative Name

HSU-SAT-1

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

FSI/HSU

Country

Japan

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

HSU-SAT1 (alternatively known as HSU-SAT-1) is a CubeSat 1U satellite, manufactured by FSI/HSU and launched on November 20, 1998, from LC39A at TYSMC using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite's dimensions are 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kilogram. Equipped primarily with cameras for technology and education purposes, it operates on solar cells and batteries. Launched by Japan (J), HSU-SAT1 has been stable since August 12, 2022, and is expected to have a lifetime of approximately six months.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.1

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.1

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

HSU-SAT-1

Purpose

Technology, education

Mission

Technology, education

Manufacturer

FSI/HSU

Life Expectancy

~ 6 months

Bus

Cubesat 1U

Configuration

CubeSat (1U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Cameras

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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