SPACEBEE-9 (44370)

COSPAR: 2019-037F | Alt Name: SpaceBEE 9

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 29, 2019

Launch Site

RLLB

Launch Pad

LC1A

Launch Vehicle

Electron

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

44370

International Designator

2019-037F

Decay Date

12/16/2021

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SPACEBEE-9

Alternative Name

SpaceBEE 9

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SWARM

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

SPACEBEE-9, also known as SpaceBEE 9, is a CubeSat (1U) satellite owned and operated by SWARM for communication M2M/IoT purposes and technology demonstration. Launched on June 29, 2019, from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A using an Electron launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kilogram. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and operates within a lifetime range of 6 months to 2 years. It was launched from RLLB (Rocket Lab Launch Complex) at LC1A pad.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.1

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.1

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

SpaceBEE FM13

Purpose

Communication M2M/IoT, technology

Mission

Communication M2M/IoT, technology

Manufacturer

SWARM

Life Expectancy

6 months to 2 years

Bus

Cubesat 1U

Configuration

CubeSat (1U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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