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RED-EYE 3 (CABERNET) (45809)
COSPAR: 1998-067RN | Alt Name: CABERNET
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45809
International Designator
1998-067RN
Decay Date
11/16/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RED-EYE 3 (CABERNET)
Alternative Name
CABERNET
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DARPA2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The RED-EYE 3 (CABERNET) satellite, also known as CABERNET, is an experimental spacecraft manufactured by DARPA2 and launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC launch site using the Antares 230+ launch vehicle. It utilizes the Altair-E1 bus configuration and measures 1 meter in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 50 kg. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and was stabilized on February 15, 2020. Its shape is box-like, and it operates under experimental purposes for DARPA2 as part of the RED-EYE mission series.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RED-EYE 3
Purpose
Experimental
Mission
Experimental
Manufacturer
DARPA2
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
RED-EYE
Configuration
Altair-E1 bus
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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