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BEESAT-2 (39136)
COSPAR: 2013-015G | Alt Name: BEESAT 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 19, 2013
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39136
International Designator
2013-015G
Decay Date
2/1/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BEESAT-2
Alternative Name
BEESAT 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TUB
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
BEESAT-2 is a CubeSat (1U) satellite launched on April 19, 2013, from LC31 at TYMSC using the Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle and reached stable orbit two days later. Manufactured by TUB, it has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kilogram and was launched with the same mass. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries, features a box shape with an RCS value of 0.047, and operates under the ownership of TUB. No specific mission details or additional equipment are listed for BEESAT-2.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.047
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BEESAT 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TUB
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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