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RTU MIREA 1 (RS51S) (61785)
COSPAR: 2024-199BC | Alt Name: RTU MIREA1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 4, 2024
Launch Site
VOSTO
Launch Pad
PU1S
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61785
International Designator
2024-199BC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:45:15 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
78.60°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
141.33°
Period
92.03 min
Mean Motion
15.65 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
RTU MIREA 1 (RS51S)
Alternative Name
RTU MIREA1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
MIREA
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 61785U 24199BC 26200.86476383 .00042476 00000+0 43749-3 0 9999
2 61785 97.2870 78.6003 0009740 141.3257 218.8702 15.64676770139571
Source: Celestrak
Summary
RTU MIREA 1 (RS51S), also known as RTU MIREA1, is a Cubesat 3U satellite launched on November 4, 2024, from VOSTO using the Soyuz-2-1B launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 4 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Launched by MIREA, it is shaped like a box and has been operational since November 5, 2024. The satellite's specific mission details are not provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RTU MIREA1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MIREA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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