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STRIX-1 (53815)
COSPAR: 2022-113A | Alt Name: StriX-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 15, 2022
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1B
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53815
International Designator
2022-113A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:34:10 GMT
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Inclination
97.45°
Right Ascension
263.49°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
120.43°
Period
93.44 min
Mean Motion
15.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STRIX-1
Alternative Name
StriX-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SYNSP
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53815U 22113A 26200.85706899 .00014751 00000+0 35784-3 0 9990
2 53815 97.4469 263.4927 0005629 120.4270 239.7534 15.41132969212474
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Summary
The STRIX-1 satellite, also known as StriX-1, was launched on September 15, 2022, from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B (LC1B) using an Electron launch vehicle. It is owned and operated by SYNSP for Earth observation with radar capabilities. The satellite measures 0.7 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.5 meters, and spans 4.7 meters when fully deployed. STRIX-1's dry mass is 150 kilograms, matching its launch mass, and it is equipped with X-band Radar equipment for its mission. Power comes from two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite has a box-shaped body with two panels and was manufactured by SYNSP to conduct Earth observation tasks using radar technology.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.7
Diameter
0.5
Span
4.7
Dry Mass
150
Launch Mass
150
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
StriX-1
Purpose
Earth observation, radar
Mission
Earth observation, radar
Manufacturer
SYNSP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
StriX
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
X-band Radar
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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