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OPTIMAL-1 (55183)
COSPAR: 1998-067VA | Alt Name: OPTIMAL-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55183
International Designator
1998-067VA
Decay Date
8/22/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPTIMAL-1
Alternative Name
OPTIMAL-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ARKE/FUKUIU
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
OPTIMAL-1 is a 3U CubeSat technology satellite with dimensions of 0.3m in length and 0.1m in diameter, weighing 4 kg at launch and dry mass. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the Tanegashima Space Center (TYMSC) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by ARKE/FUKUIU and manufactured by ARKE for technology demonstration purposes. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries. No major events or additional equipment details are listed beyond its basic configuration and operational parameters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OPTIMAL-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ARKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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