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SPOC (46921)
COSPAR: 1998-067RR | Alt Name: SPOC
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46921
International Designator
1998-067RR
Decay Date
6/25/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPOC
Alternative Name
SPOC
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UGA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SPOC is a 3U CubeSat technology satellite operated by UGA (University of Georgia), launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC launch site using an Antares 230+ launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 4 kg and its launch mass is also 4 kg. Equipped with a Spectral Ocean Color Imager, SPOC uses solar cells and batteries for power. Its mission focuses on technology and it has been stable since November 5, 2020. The design of the satellite is in the shape of a box.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SPOC
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
UGA
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Spectral Ocean Color Imager
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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