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POPACS 2 (39269)
COSPAR: 2013-055E | Alt Name: POPACS 2
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39269
International Designator
2013-055E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:37:29 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
80.99°
Right Ascension
124.77°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
139.31°
Period
96.54 min
Mean Motion
14.92 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
POPACS 2
Alternative Name
POPACS 2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
POPACS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 39269U 13055E 26185.15103817 .00020387 -79794-6 33694-3 0 9992
2 39269 80.9918 124.7719 0415978 139.3119 223.9982 14.91684187665740
Source: Celestrak
Summary
POPACS 2 is a CubeSat (3U) form factor satellite with a spherical shape and dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span. It has a dry mass of 1.5 kg and was launched on September 29, 2013, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by POPACS and manufactured by PSC for research purposes related to atmospheric density measurements. Its expected lifetime spans 10 to 15 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1.5
Launch Mass
1.5
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
0.0185
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
POPACS 2
Purpose
Research (Atmospheric density)
Mission
Research (Atmospheric density)
Manufacturer
PSC
Life Expectancy
10, 12.5 and 15 years
Bus
POPACS
Configuration
CubeSat (3U) form factor
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
None
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
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