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SAKURA (60954)
COSPAR: 1998-067WU | Alt Name: SAKURA
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60954
International Designator
1998-067WU
Decay Date
12/3/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SAKURA
Alternative Name
SAKURA
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
CHIBA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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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
SAKURA
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CHIBA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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