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CP10 (EXOCUBE) (40380)
COSPAR: 2015-003E | Alt Name: ExoCube
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 31, 2015
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7320-10C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40380
International Designator
2015-003E
Decay Date
6/30/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CP10 (EXOCUBE)
Alternative Name
ExoCube
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CALP/NSF
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite CP10 (EXOCUBE), also known as ExoCube, is a CubeSat 3U configuration operated by CALP/NSF and launched on January 31, 2015, from AFWTR at SLC2W using the Delta 7320-10C launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters, it has a dry mass of 4 kg and was manufactured by CALP. Its mission is focused on science and atmosphere studies, powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape is box-like with an RCS (Reflective Cross Section) value of 0.0685.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.0685
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CalPoly CP10
Purpose
Science, atmosphere
Mission
Science, atmosphere
Manufacturer
CALP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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