HUMANITY STAR (43168)

COSPAR: 2018-010F | Alt Name: Humanity Star

DECAYED

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

January 21, 2018

Launch Site

RLLB

Launch Pad

LC1A

Launch Vehicle

Electron

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

43168

International Designator

2018-010F

Decay Date

3/22/2018

Basic Satellite Info

Name

HUMANITY STAR

Alternative Name

Humanity Star

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

RLABN

Country

New Zealand

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The HUMANITY STAR (OBJECT_ID: 2018-010F) is an artistic satellite developed by RLABN and launched on January 21, 2018, from Launch Complex 1A at Rocket Lab Launch Complex in New Zealand using the Electron launch vehicle. It has a polyhedral shape with dimensions of 1 meter for length, diameter, and span, and carries no equipment or motor. The satellite's dry mass is 8 kilograms and its launch mass was also 8 kilograms. There are no details provided about its power source, transmissions, or major events during its mission. Its purpose is artistic, reflecting RLABN’s aim to create a visual symbol for humanity in the cosmos.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Polyhedron

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Humanity Star 2

Purpose

Art

Mission

Art

Manufacturer

RLABN

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Beck Star

Configuration

Polyhedron

Motor

None

Equipment

None

Power System

None

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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