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CLICK-A (53769)
COSPAR: 1998-067UG | Alt Name: CLICK A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53769
International Designator
1998-067UG
Decay Date
4/1/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CLICK-A
Alternative Name
CLICK A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ARC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The CLICK-A satellite (OBJECT_ID: 1998-067UG) is a CubeSat (3U) configuration built by ARC for technology demonstration purposes. Launched on November 20, 1998, from LC39A at the TYMSC site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, CLICK-A has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 5 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and is owned by ARC. Its mission focuses on technology demonstration, operating as part of the CLICK A payload within a box-shaped structure.
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
CLICK A
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ARC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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