X Report 26 Dec 2024
Launch of 21 new Starlink satellites, featuring cell phone connectivity, and updates on NASA and SpaceX collaborative missions.
Launch Date
April 19, 1975
Launch Site
KYMSC
Launch Pad
LC107/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
NORAD ID
07752
International Designator
1975-033A
Decay Date
2/11/1992
Name
ARYABHATA
Alternative Name
Aryabhata
Type
Status
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
Length
1.1
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
360
Launch Mass
360
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
2.215
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
ISS
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ISRO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ISS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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