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UPMSAT-2 (46276)
COSPAR: 2020-061E | Alt Name: UPMSat-2
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46276
International Designator
2020-061E
Decay Date
10/11/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
UPMSAT-2
Alternative Name
UPMSat-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UPM
Country
Spain
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
UPMSAT-2 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-061E) is a technology satellite launched by UPM on September 3, 2020, from the Guiana Space Center using the Vega launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.6 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.6 meters. It weighs 45 kilograms at launch and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply. UPMSAT-2's primary purpose is to conduct technology demonstrations, and it was manufactured by UPM. The satellite has a box shape and is expected to operate for two years in orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
45
Launch Mass
45
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
UPMSat-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
UPM
Life Expectancy
2 years
Bus
UPMSAT-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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