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QUANTUM-RADAR 3 (44416)
COSPAR: 2019-022F | Alt Name: Quantum Radar 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44416
International Designator
2019-022F
Decay Date
3/1/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
QUANTUM-RADAR 3
Alternative Name
Quantum Radar 3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
HYPGG
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
QUANTUM-RADAR 3 (also known as Quantum Radar 3) is a CubeSat satellite, specifically designed in the configuration of a 2U CubeSat, launched on April 17, 2019, from WLPIS using Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters, has a dry mass of 5 kilograms, and was also its launch mass. It is equipped with laser reflectors for its primary payload purpose, aimed at technology demonstration missions. Developed by HYPGG, this satellite reached stable orbit on August 7, 2019. The satellite’s shape is described as a box, but specific details about power supply, attitude control systems, and material composition are not provided in the data given.
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 3
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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