Launch Date
October 28, 2011
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7920-10C
NORAD ID
37855
International Designator
2011-061F
Decay Date
6/30/2024
Name
M-CUBED & EXP-1 PRIME
Alternative Name
Hiscock Rad. Belt Explorer
Type
Status
Owner
MSU
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.052
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Explorer 1 Prime Unit 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MSU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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