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CP7 (DAVE) (43615)
COSPAR: 2018-070C | Alt Name: CP7
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 15, 2018
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7420-10C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43615
International Designator
2018-070C
Decay Date
2/12/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CP7 (DAVE)
Alternative Name
CP7
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CALP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite CP7 (DAVE), also known as CP7, is a CubeSat 1U technology demonstration satellite owned and operated by CALP. It was launched on September 15, 2018, from AFWTR using the Delta 7420-10C launch vehicle from SLC2W. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span and has a dry mass of 1 kilogram. CP7 is powered by solar cells and batteries, with its primary purpose being technology demonstration. It was manufactured by CALP and carries the CalPoly CP7 payload for this mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CalPoly CP7
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
CALP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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