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CP11 (ISX) (43856)
COSPAR: 2018-104H | Alt Name: ISX
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
43856
International Designator
2018-104H
Decay Date
5/17/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CP11 (ISX)
Alternative Name
ISX
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CALP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite CP11 (ISX), also known as ISX, is a CubeSat 3U technology mission satellite manufactured by CALP and owned by the same entity. 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, a diameter of 0.1 meters, and spans 0.3 meters. It weighs 3.5 kilograms both dry and at launch. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels and its power comes from solar cells and batteries. No additional information on major events or frequencies is provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
3.5
Launch Mass
3.5
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CalPoly CP11
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
CALP
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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