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TSAT-1A (59442)
COSPAR: 2024-066A | Alt Name: TSAT-1A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59442
International Designator
2024-066A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:26:21 GMT
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Inclination
45.62°
Right Ascension
303.27°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
294.74°
Period
93.83 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TSAT-1A
Alternative Name
TSAT-1A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
TASL
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59442U 24066A 26200.64330828 .00005784 00000+0 17768-3 0 9991
2 59442 45.6160 303.2738 0012801 294.7373 65.2190 15.34734077126767
Source: Celestrak
Summary
TSAT-1A, also known as Newsat V, is an Earth observation satellite launched on April 7, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It became stable in orbit the following day. The satellite measures 0.8 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.8 meters, has a dry mass of 38 kilograms, and weighed 42 kilograms at launch. Its primary mission is Earth observation, powered by solar cells and batteries. TSAT-1A was manufactured by URUGUS for TASL and operates as a box-shaped spacecraft without any motor or additional equipment listed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
38
Launch Mass
42
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TSAT-1A
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
URUGUS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Newsat V
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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