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KASHIWA (59508)
COSPAR: 1998-067WH | Alt Name: Kashiwa
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59508
International Designator
1998-067WH
Decay Date
8/11/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
KASHIWA
Alternative Name
Kashiwa
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CHIBA
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
Kashiwa
Purpose
Education
Mission
Education
Manufacturer
CHIBA
Life Expectancy
~ 6 months
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Cameras
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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