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ELFIN-A (43617)
COSPAR: 2018-070E | Alt Name: ELFIN
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 15, 2018
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7420-10C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43617
International Designator
2018-070E
Decay Date
9/17/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ELFIN-A
Alternative Name
ELFIN
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UCLA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ELFIN-A is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by UCLA and owned by UCLA. It was launched on September 15, 2018, from AFWTR SLC2W using the Delta 7420-10C launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 4 kilograms at launch and is designed for research purposes, particularly studying the magnetosphere. ELFIN-A uses solar cells and batteries for power supply and has a box shape. Its mission focuses on conducting research in the magnetosphere.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ELFIN
Purpose
Research, magnetosphere
Mission
Research, magnetosphere
Manufacturer
UCLA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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