CP6 (35003)

COSPAR: 2009-028C | Alt Name: CP6

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 19, 2009

Launch Site

WLPIS

Launch Pad

Pad 0B

Launch Vehicle

Minotaur I

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

35003

International Designator

2009-028C

Decay Date

10/6/2011

Basic Satellite Info

Name

CP6

Alternative Name

CP6

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CALP

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The CP6 satellite, also known as CalPoly CP6, is a CubeSat (1U) technology demonstration spacecraft manufactured by CALP and owned by the same entity. It was launched on May 19, 2009, from WLPIS Pad 0B using a Minotaur I launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.2 meters. CP6 weighs 1 kilogram both at launch and dry mass. It is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with an antenna, and it operates for technology purposes without a reported lifetime or significant major events listed.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.1

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.2

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box + Ant

Radar Cross Section

0.0657

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CalPoly CP6

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

CALP

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Cubesat 1U

Configuration

CubeSat (1U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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