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OBJECT XJ (65730)
COSPAR: 1998-067XJ | Alt Name: Dragonfly
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
TTMTR
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
65730
International Designator
1998-067XJ
Decay Date
12/3/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT XJ
Alternative Name
Dragonfly
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
KYUT
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
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BIRDS-X
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
KYUT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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