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POPACS 3 (39270)
COSPAR: 2013-055F | Alt Name: POPACS 3
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39270
International Designator
2013-055F
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:49:34 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
81.00°
Right Ascension
212.27°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
22.52°
Period
98.87 min
Mean Motion
14.56 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
POPACS 3
Alternative Name
POPACS 3
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
POPACS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 39270U 13055F 26183.78443051 .00010186 00000-0 24058-3 0 9995
2 39270 80.9990 212.2734 0550429 22.5213 339.9158 14.56416328640827
Source: Celestrak
Summary
POPACS 3 is a CubeSat (3U) form factor satellite, owned and operated by POPACS for atmospheric density research purposes. It was launched on September 29, 2013, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 2 kilograms. Its design includes a spherical shape and an RCS value of 0.0184. POPACS 3 was manufactured by PSC and is intended to have lifetimes ranging from 10 to 15 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
0.0184
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
POPACS 3
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
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