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AEROCUBE 8A (40659)
COSPAR: 2015-025J | Alt Name: Aerocube 8A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 20, 2015
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 501
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40659
International Designator
2015-025J
Decay Date
10/11/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AEROCUBE 8A
Alternative Name
Aerocube 8A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AERO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
AEROCUBE 8A is a CubeSat (1.5U) technology satellite manufactured by AERO and owned by AERO. It was launched on May 20, 2015, from SLC41 at AFETR using the Atlas V 501 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.15 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.15 meters. It has a dry mass of 2 kilograms and was designed to operate for approximately three months. AEROCUBE 8A is powered by solar cells and batteries, and its primary purpose is technology demonstration. The satellite's shape is box-like and it carries the AC-8a payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.15
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.15
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AC-8a
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
AERO
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
Cubesat 1.5U
Configuration
CubeSat (1.5U)
Motor
SiEPro
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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