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ISTSAT-1 (60238)
COSPAR: 2024-128D | Alt Name: ISTsat-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 9, 2024
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA4
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 62
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60238
International Designator
2024-128D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:02:15 GMT
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Inclination
61.99°
Right Ascension
90.81°
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Argument of Perigee
137.34°
Period
95.24 min
Mean Motion
15.12 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ISTSAT-1
Alternative Name
ISTsat-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ISTL
Country
Portugal
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60238U 24128D 26200.79323860 .00002967 00000+0 18304-3 0 9996
2 60238 61.9881 90.8100 0034215 137.3425 223.0337 15.11954722111394
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Summary
ISTSAT-1, also known as ISTsat-1, is a CubeSat (1U) satellite manufactured by ISTL and owned by ISTL for technology demonstration purposes. It was launched on July 9, 2024, from the ELA4 launch pad at Guiana Space Centre using an Ariane 62 vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kg and a launch mass of 1 kg. It is equipped with an ADS-B receiver for its payload and powered by solar cells and batteries. The mission's expected lifetime is 6 months.
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
ISTSat-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ISTL
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
ADS-B receiver
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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