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VPM (45120)
COSPAR: 2019-071K | Alt Name: VPM
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45120
International Designator
2019-071K
Decay Date
9/29/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
VPM
Alternative Name
VPM
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AFRL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The VPM satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2019-071K) is a CubeSat 6U technology demonstration satellite manufactured by AFRL and launched on November 2, 2019, from WLPIS LC40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3m length, 0.2m diameter, and 0.3m span, it has a dry mass and launch mass of 8 kg each. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and is shaped like a box. It was stabilized in orbit on February 1, 2020.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
8
Launch Mass
8
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
VPM
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
AFRL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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