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OCULUS-ASR SPHERE 1 (44376)
COSPAR: 2019-036AA | Alt Name: Oculus-ASR Sphere 1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 25, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Falcon Heavy
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44376
International Designator
2019-036AA
Decay Date
8/10/2019
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OCULUS-ASR SPHERE 1
Alternative Name
Oculus-ASR Sphere 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MTU
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The OCULUS-ASR SPHERE 1 satellite, also known as Oculus-ASR Sphere 1, was launched on June 25, 2019, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) aboard a Falcon Heavy launch vehicle. The satellite is owned and manufactured by MTU and is classified as a sphere with dimensions of approximately 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span. It has a dry mass of 1 kilogram and was stabilized by July 1, 2019. Additional details such as its specific mission or equipment are not provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MTU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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