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RASAT

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RASAT
RASAT
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Turkish Earth observation satellite with a Korean-built imager, built for TUBITAK, the Turkish science research council and UZAY, the Space Technology Research Insitute in Ankara. Earth Observation satellite operated by T_BITAK-UZAY, Turkey. Launched 2011.

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Family
Earth
Country
Turkey
Launch Vehicles
Dnepr

Chronology

1 event

2011 August 17

07:12 GMT - . Launch Site: Dombarovskiy. LV Family: R-36M. Launch Vehicle: Dnepr.
  • RASAT - . Mass: 95 kg (209 lb). Nation: Turkey. Class: Earth. Type: Earth resources satellite. Spacecraft: RASAT. USAF Sat Cat: 37791 . COSPAR: 2011-044D. Apogee: 699 km (434 mi). Perigee: 666 km (413 mi). Inclination: 98.20 deg. Period: 98.40 min. Turkish Earth observation satellite with a Korean-built imager, built for TUBITAK, the Turkish science research council and UZAY, the Space Technology Research Insitute in Ankara..