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CUBEBUG-1 (CAPITAN BETO) (39153)
COSPAR: 2013-018D | Alt Name: CubeBug-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 26, 2013
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39153
International Designator
2013-018D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:38 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.17°
Right Ascension
345.91°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
91.83°
Period
96.17 min
Mean Motion
14.97 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CUBEBUG-1 (CAPITAN BETO)
Alternative Name
CubeBug-1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
MINCYT
Country
Argentina
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 39153U 13018D 26185.20877682 .00004469 00000-0 38901-3 0 9993
2 39153 98.1700 345.9094 0013223 91.8299 268.4436 14.97416268713610
Source: Celestrak
Summary
CUBEBUG-1 (CAPITAN BETO), also known as CubeBug-1, is an Argentine 2U Cubesat satellite manufactured by INVAP and owned by MINCYT. It was launched on April 26, 2013, from the JSC launch site using a Chang Zheng 2D rocket from LC603. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.2 meters, with a dry mass of 3 kg and a launch mass of 3 kg as well. Its purpose is technology demonstration, and it is powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite has not reported any major events or specific mission lifetimes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.048
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Capitan Beto
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
INVAP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
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
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Pass Duration
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