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SPACETUNA1 (54534)
COSPAR: 1998-067UL | Alt Name: SpaceTuna1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54534
International Designator
1998-067UL
Decay Date
5/16/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACETUNA1
Alternative Name
SpaceTuna1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
KINDAI
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SPACETUNA1 (also known as SpaceTuna1) is a CubeSat (1U) satellite manufactured by KINDAI and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC Pad 0A using an Antares 230+ launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kilogram. Its mission focuses on technology and education purposes. SPACETUNA1 is equipped with LEDs for equipment functionality and solar cells along with batteries to provide power. The satellite has a box shape and a lifespan of approximately six months since its launch date. No information was provided regarding its attitude control system or specific operational frequencies.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SpaceTuna1
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
KINDAI
Life Expectancy
~ 6 months
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
LEDs
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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