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CAPE-2 (39382)
COSPAR: 2013-064C | Alt Name: Louisiana-OSCAR-75
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 2013
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0B
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39382
International Designator
2013-064C
Decay Date
10/23/2014
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CAPE-2
Alternative Name
Louisiana-OSCAR-75
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ULLAF
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
CAPE-2, also known as Louisiana-OSCAR-75, is a CubeSat (1U) satellite manufactured by ULLAF and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 20, 2013, from WLPIS Pad 0B using a Minotaur I launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.1 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.2 meters, has a dry mass of 1 kg, and carries the CAPE 2 payload for technology purposes. Powered by solar cells and batteries, it does not have any motor and its shape is described as Box + Ant. The RCS value is 0.0638, indicating its reflective properties.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box + Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.0638
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CAPE 2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ULLAF
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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