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PERSEUS 002 (37250)
COSPAR: 2010-066G | Alt Name: Perseus 002
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 8, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37250
International Designator
2010-066G
Decay Date
12/30/2010
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PERSEUS 002
Alternative Name
Perseus 002
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SOCOM/LANL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
PERSEUS 002 is a CubeSat (1.5 U) technology satellite launched by SOCOM/LANL from AFETR Launch Complex 40 on December 8, 2010, using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.1 meters, has a dry mass of 2 kg, and is powered by batteries. It was manufactured by LANL and its primary purpose is to support technology missions. The satellite has a box shape with an RCS value of 0.0365.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.0365
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LANL Cubesat 2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
LANL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1.5U
Configuration
CubeSat (1.5 U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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