OBJECT D (44042)

COSPAR: 2018-092D | Alt Name: Quantum Radar 2
DECAYED

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OBJECT D Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 17, 2018

Launch Site

WLPIS

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

44042

International Designator

2018-092D

Decay Date

9/6/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OBJECT D

Alternative Name

Quantum Radar 2

Type

Unknown

Status

Decayed

Owner

HYPGG

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.3

Dry Mass

5

Launch Mass

5

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Quantum Radar 2

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

HYPGG

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Cubesat 3U

Configuration

CubeSat (2U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Laser reflectors

Power System

None

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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