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SPACEBEE-1 (43142)
COSPAR: 2018-004AH | Alt Name: SpaceBEE 1
DECAYED
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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
43142
International Designator
2018-004AH
Decay Date
8/2/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACEBEE-1
Alternative Name
SpaceBEE 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SWARM
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SPACEBEE-1, also known as SpaceBEE 1, is a Cubesat 0.25U satellite manufactured by SWARM and owned by the same entity. Launched on January 12, 2018, from the SRILR launch site using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle, it has a configuration of CubeSat (0.25U) and is dedicated to communication M2M/IoT and technology missions. The satellite measures 0.025 meters in length, 0.1 meter in diameter, and spans 0.9 meters with solar cells and batteries for power generation. Its dry mass is 0.284 kg and its launch mass was the same at 0.284 kg. It has a lifespan ranging from 6 months to 2 years, and no major events are recorded. The satellite's shape is described as Box+2 ant and it does not have an RCS or motor system listed in its specifications.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.025
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.9
Dry Mass
0.284
Launch Mass
0.284
Shape
Box+2 ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SpaceBEE 1
Purpose
Communication M2M/IoT, technology
Mission
Communication M2M/IoT, technology
Manufacturer
SWARM
Life Expectancy
6 months to 2 years
Bus
Cubesat 0.25U
Configuration
CubeSat (0.25U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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