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RFTSAT (44417)
COSPAR: 2019-022G | Alt Name: RFTSat
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44417
International Designator
2019-022G
Decay Date
6/20/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RFTSAT
Alternative Name
RFTSat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NWNAZ
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
RFTSAT, also known as RFTSat, is a 3U CubeSat manufactured by NWNAZ and owned by the same entity. Launched on April 17, 2019, from the WLPIS launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 2.8 kg both at launch and dry mass, and is powered by solar cells complemented by batteries. Its primary mission is technology-related, featuring an RFID reader/tag system onboard. The satellite became stable on August 7, 2019, with a box shape but lacks information regarding its lifetime or specific frequencies of operation.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
2.8
Launch Mass
2.8
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RFTSat
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
NWNAZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
RFID reader/tag system
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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