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CARBONITE 2 (43115)
COSPAR: 2018-004E | Alt Name: VividX2
DECAYED
Image
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 12, 2018
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43115
International Designator
2018-004E
Decay Date
5/17/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CARBONITE 2
Alternative Name
VividX2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
EARI/UKSPOC
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The CARBONITE 2 (also known as VividX2) satellite was launched on January 12, 2018, from Sriharikota Launch Pad using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. This UK-manufactured satellite is part of the SSTLA's CBNT series and follows the SSTL-42 configuration. It has dimensions of approximately 1 meter in length, 0.6 meters in diameter, and spans about 1 meter across with a dry mass of 100 kg. The mission purpose includes technology demonstration and Earth observation tasks. Its power is supplied by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a combination of box and cylindrical elements. It is owned and operated by EARI/UKSPOC, serving the Payload CBNT-2 for its primary functions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.6
Span
1
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box+cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CBNT-2
Purpose
Technology, Earth observation
Mission
Technology, Earth observation
Manufacturer
SSTLA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CBNT
Configuration
SSTL-42
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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