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CP8 (IPEX) (39471)
COSPAR: 2013-072K | Alt Name: CP8/IPEX
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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
39471
International Designator
2013-072K
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:15:10 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
120.47°
Right Ascension
2.36°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
20.08°
Period
95.47 min
Mean Motion
15.08 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CP8 (IPEX)
Alternative Name
CP8/IPEX
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
CALP/JPL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 39471U 13072K 26185.01053530 .00007361 00000-0 35801-3 0 9993
2 39471 120.4693 2.3627 0167339 20.0789 340.6769 15.08289798117771
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The CP8 (IPEX) satellite, also known as CP8/IPEX, is a 1U CubeSat manufactured by CALP and owned by CALP/JPL. It was launched on December 6, 2013, from AFWTR's SLC3E launch pad using an Atlas V 501 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kilogram and the same launch mass. Its mission is focused on technology purposes and it is powered by solar cells and batteries. No additional information about major events or related satellites is provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CalPoly CP8
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
CALP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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