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MICROORBITER-1 (59483)
COSPAR: 1998-067WF | Alt Name: MicroOrbiter-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59483
International Designator
1998-067WF
Decay Date
8/20/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MICROORBITER-1
Alternative Name
MicroOrbiter-1
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
MICORB
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
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
MicroOrbiter-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
KYUT/MICORB
Life Expectancy
~ 6 months
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Cameras
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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