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AEROCUBE 5A (39465)
COSPAR: 2013-072D | Alt Name: Aerocube 5a
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 6, 2013
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3E
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 501
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39465
International Designator
2013-072D
Decay Date
4/16/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AEROCUBE 5A
Alternative Name
Aerocube 5a
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AERO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
AEROCUBE 5A, also known as Aerocube 5a, is a CubeSat (1.5U) technology satellite manufactured by AERO and owned by the same entity. It was launched on December 6, 2013, from the Air Force Western Test Range at SLC3E using an Atlas V 501 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 0.2 meters in span, and 0.1 meters in diameter, with a dry mass of 2 kilograms. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and serves a technology mission purpose. No specific equipment or major events are noted for this satellite.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AC-5a
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
AERO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1.5U
Configuration
CubeSat (1.5U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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