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BRO-2 (46940)
COSPAR: 2020-085M | Alt Name: BRO-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 2020
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46940
International Designator
2020-085M
Decay Date
10/12/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BRO-2
Alternative Name
BRO-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNSEEN
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
BRO-2 is a 6U CubeSat satellite, manufactured by GOMSP and owned by UNSEEN. Launched on November 20, 2020, from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A (LC1A) using an Electron launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span also measuring 0.3 meters. It weighs 10 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The mission of BRO-2 is focused on RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and traffic monitoring, powered by solar cells and batteries. No additional major events or related satellites are listed in the provided data.
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
BRO-2
Purpose
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Mission
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Manufacturer
GOMSP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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