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OTB-3-GAZELLE (54023)
COSPAR: 2022-127A | Alt Name: GAzelle
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 7, 2022
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1B
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54023
International Designator
2022-127A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:25:57 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.40°
Right Ascension
191.94°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
90.44°
Period
99.81 min
Mean Motion
14.43 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OTB-3-GAZELLE
Alternative Name
GAzelle
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
GACO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54023U 22127A 26200.72636313 .00000052 00000+0 28751-4 0 9992
2 54023 98.3964 191.9382 0014475 90.4449 269.8400 14.42684888199055
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Summary
The OTB-3-GAZELLE satellite, also known as GAzelle, was launched on October 7, 2022, from RLLB LC1B using an Electron launch vehicle. It is a technology demonstration satellite manufactured by GACO and owned by the same entity. The satellite has dimensions of 0.6 meters in length and diameter with a span of 2 meters. Its dry mass is 118 kg, which is also its launch mass. GAzelle is equipped with Argos-4 equipment and powered by two deployable fixed solar arrays along with batteries. It has a lifespan of five years and features a box-shaped structure with two panels. The satellite's purpose is technology demonstration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
0.6
Span
2
Dry Mass
118
Launch Mass
118
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OTB-3
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
GACO
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
GAzelle
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Argos-4, ?
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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