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CATSAT-2 (44029)
COSPAR: 1998-067PV | Alt Name: CAT-2
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44029
International Designator
1998-067PV
Decay Date
4/13/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CATSAT-2
Alternative Name
CAT-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
APL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
CATSAT-2, also known as CAT-2, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by APL/BLCAN and owned by APL. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from LC40 at TYMSC using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 0.1 meters. Its dry mass is 4 kg, which is the same as its launch mass. CATSAT-2 is powered by solar arrays and batteries and features a box shape with two panels. It was designed for a technology mission and had a planned lifetime of six months. The satellite became stable on January 31, 2019.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CATSat-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
APL/BLCAN
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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