X Report 4 Feb 2025
Canada reconsiders Starlink contract amidst US tariff delays, and new concerns arise over falling space debris.
NORAD ID
43777
International Designator
2018-099V
Decay Date
12/21/2021
Name
LACMA ENOCH
Alternative Name
ENOCH
Type
Status
Owner
LACMA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
Payload
ENOCH
Purpose
Art
Mission
Art
Manufacturer
SPX
Life Expectancy
7 years orbital life
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
CUBIT
Power System
None
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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