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CHEFSAT 2 (44044)
COSPAR: 2018-092E | Alt Name: CHEFsat 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 17, 2018
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44044
International Designator
2018-092E
Decay Date
7/14/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CHEFSAT 2
Alternative Name
CHEFsat 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
Naval Research Laboratory
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
CHEFSAT 2, also known as CHEFsat 2, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite operated by NRL for technology purposes. It was launched on November 17, 2018, from WLPIS Pad 0A using an Antares 230 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. CHEFSAT 2 weighs 2.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Its power is supplied by solar cells and batteries, and it has a box+panel shape. The satellite's mission focuses on technology development and was stabilized in orbit by February 13, 2019.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
2.7
Launch Mass
2.7
Shape
Box+Panel
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CHEFsat 2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
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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