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CUSAT 2 & FALCON 9 R/B (39271)
COSPAR: 2013-055G | Alt Name: Falcon 9-006 Stage 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39271
International Designator
2013-055G
Decay Date
2/8/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CUSAT 2 & FALCON 9 R/B
Alternative Name
Falcon 9-006 Stage 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 39271 and OBJECT ID 2013-055G is known as CUSAT 2 & FALCON 9 R/B or alternately named Falcon 9-006 Stage 2, manufactured by SPX. It was launched on September 29, 2013, from AFWTR Launch Site, specifically SLC4E launch pad, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a hexagonal prism configuration and is cylindrical in shape with dimensions of 12.6 meters in length and a diameter of 3.6 meters. It weighs 4000 kg both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with CDGPS and CCD-cameras, it utilizes solar cells and batteries for power generation. The satellite's mission is technology-related and it employs pulsed plasma thrusters micropropulsion as its motor.
Physical Characteristics
Length
12.6
Diameter
3.6
Span
12.6
Dry Mass
4000
Launch Mass
4000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
17.877
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
F9-006 St2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SPX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
F9St2
Configuration
Hexagonal prism
Motor
Pulsed Plasma Thrusters Micropropulsion
Equipment
CDGPS, CCD-cameras
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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