Space Brief 27 Oct 2024
Today's brief covers SpaceX's latest Starlink launch, updates on Crew-8's return, and preparations for the SLS Artemis II mission.
Launch Date
January 31, 2015
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7320-10C
NORAD ID
40378
International Designator
2015-003C
Decay Date
8/1/2023
Name
FIREBIRD 4
Alternative Name
FIREBIRD U4
Type
Status
Owner
MSU/UNH
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.082
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
FIREBIRD U4
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
MSU/UNH
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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