Artemis 2 Crew First Lunar-Bound Humans Since 1972 | KeepTrack Space Brief
Artemis 2 Orion carries first humans toward the Moon in 53 years. Spacecraft in good health after trans-lunar injection; lunar flyby observation plan due April 6.
SPACEBEE-24 (46952)
COSPAR: 2020-085Z | Alt Name: SpaceBEE 24
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 2020
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46952
International Designator
2020-085Z
Decay Date
11/16/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACEBEE-24
Alternative Name
SpaceBEE 24
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SWARM
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SPACEBEE-24, also known as SpaceBEE 24, is a Cubesat 0.25U satellite manufactured by SWARM for communication purposes related to M2M/IoT. It was launched on November 20, 2020, from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A (RLLB LC1A) aboard an Electron launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a box shape with two antennas and measures 0.025 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.9 meters. It weighs 0.284 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. POWERED by solar cells and batteries, SPACEBEE-24 has a mission focused on communication for M2M/IoT applications.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.025
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.9
Dry Mass
0.284
Launch Mass
0.284
Shape
Box+2 ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SpaceBEE 24
Purpose
Communication M2M/IoT
Mission
Communication M2M/IoT
Manufacturer
SWARM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 0.25U
Configuration
CubeSat (0.25U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Space Brief 19 Feb 2025
Today's brief covers launches by SpaceX and mysterious Space Force missions, along with updates on Japan's moon lander and US-UAE defense deals.
Space Brief 27 Dec 2025
Today's Space Brief covers a notable satellite deployment in LEO, a leadership shift in Blue Origin's defense wing, and ongoing recovery efforts for NASA's MAVEN orbiter.
X Report 27 Jun 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites while facing new competition for its satellite programs, including potential alternatives for the Space Force.
X Report 4 Jan 2025
SpaceX kicks off 2025 with successful launches and a record-breaking outlook, aiming to maintain its market leadership amidst emerging competition.
Starship V3 Debuts Flight 12 With First-Ever Self-Imaging Maneuver | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX's Starship V3 targets Flight 12 with an unprecedented self-inspection maneuver, while Delta Air Lines walks away from Starlink inflight Wi-Fi.
Space Brief 29 May 2025
Today's brief covers a Japanese military satellite launch, new GPS satellite orders by the Space Force, and a Moog propulsion system contract, among other notable developments.
X Report 8 Feb 2025
SpaceX makes strides on Starship launch pad, upcoming Starlink infusions from California and Florida, and regulatory challenges loom with FCC and C-band spectrum.