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OBJECT WL (59561)
COSPAR: 1998-067WL | Alt Name: HyTI
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59561
International Designator
1998-067WL
Decay Date
12/17/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT WL
Alternative Name
HyTI
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
UHI
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
1
Dry Mass
12
Launch Mass
12
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HyTI
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
UHI
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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