UPMSAT-2 (46276)

COSPAR: 2020-061E | Alt Name: UPMSat-2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 3, 2020

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ZLV

Launch Vehicle

Vega

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46276

International Designator

2020-061E

Decay Date

10/11/2025

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

Launch Mass

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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