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AUTCUBE 2 (43681)
COSPAR: 2018-084K | Alt Name: AUTCube-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 29, 2018
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43681
International Designator
2018-084K
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:37:51 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.07°
Right Ascension
32.27°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
354.43°
Period
95.35 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
AUTCUBE 2
Alternative Name
AUTCube-2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AUT
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43681U 18084K 26185.19295838 .00005274 00000-0 32685-3 0 9995
2 43681 98.0697 32.2691 0008677 354.4297 5.6833 15.10206862419491
Source: Celestrak
Summary
AUTCUBE 2, also known as AUTCube-2, is a CubeSat (1U) technology satellite owned and manufactured by AUT (Asia University of Taiwan). It was launched on October 29, 2018, from the Tanegashima Space Center (TANSC) using the H-IIA 202 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1.6 kilograms. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply. AUTCUBE 2 operates as part of technology demonstration missions to support research activities by its owner.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1.6
Launch Mass
1.6
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AUTCube-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
AUT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
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