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3CAT-5B (46293)
COSPAR: 2020-061X | Alt Name: FSSCAT B
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46293
International Designator
2020-061X
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:15:50 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.24°
Right Ascension
248.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
84.18°
Period
93.02 min
Mean Motion
15.48 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
3CAT-5B
Alternative Name
FSSCAT B
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
UPC
Country
Spain
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46293U 20061X 26184.96933906 .00023306 00000-0 44598-3 0 9996
2 46293 97.2381 248.8631 0003144 84.1816 275.9793 15.48061364323657
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The 3CAT-5B satellite, also known as FSSCAT B, is a CubeSat (6U) developed by UPC and launched on September 3, 2020, from the Guiana Space Center using a Vega launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, it weighs 10 kilograms at launch. Equipped with a microwave payload, multispectral optical imager, and a laser communication payload, its mission is focused on Earth observation and technology advancement. The satellite harnesses solar cells and batteries for power generation and has a box-shaped design.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
3Cat-5B
Purpose
Earth observation, technology
Mission
Earth observation, technology
Manufacturer
UPC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
None
Equipment
microwave payload, multispectral optical imager, Laser Communication Payload
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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