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CP5 (38763)
COSPAR: 2012-048F | Alt Name: CP5
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 13, 2012
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3E
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38763
International Designator
2012-048F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:37:05 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
64.64°
Right Ascension
96.51°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
170.73°
Period
94.24 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CP5
Alternative Name
CP5
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
CALP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 38763U 12048F 26185.15075634 .00014793 00000-0 50012-3 0 9990
2 38763 64.6450 96.5138 0075862 170.7284 189.5268 15.28088021119356
Source: Celestrak
Summary
CP5 is a CubeSat (1U) satellite manufactured by CALP and owned by CALP, designed for technology demonstration purposes. Launched on September 13, 2012, from AFWTR using the Atlas V 401 launch vehicle, it measures 0.1 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.2 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 1 kilogram and utilizes solar cells and batteries for power supply. Launched with a mass of 1 kg, CP5 was placed into orbit on September 14, 2012, and its shape is described as "Box+Ant". No specific equipment or major events are noted in the data provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box+Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CalPoly CP5
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
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
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