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TOMSAT R3 (AEROCUBE 11B) (43849)
COSPAR: 2018-104A | Alt Name: TOMSAT R3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 16, 2018
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43849
International Designator
2018-104A
Decay Date
12/29/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TOMSAT R3 (AEROCUBE 11B)
Alternative Name
TOMSAT R3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AERO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TOMSAT R3 (AEROCUBE 11B) is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by AERO and owned by the same entity. It was launched on December 16, 2018, from Launch Complex 1A at Rocket Lab Launch Complex B using an Electron launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.66 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. TOMSAT R3's mission focuses on technology demonstration, powered by two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries. It has a lifespan of one year and is equipped for various technological experiments in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4.66
Launch Mass
4.66
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AC-11B
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
AERO
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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