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CP12 (EXOCUBE 2) (47319)
COSPAR: 2021-002L | Alt Name: ExoCube 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 17, 2021
Launch Site
WRAS
Launch Pad
RW12/30
Launch Vehicle
LauncherOne
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47319
International Designator
2021-002L
Decay Date
4/30/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CP12 (EXOCUBE 2)
Alternative Name
ExoCube 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CALP/NSF
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
CP12 (EXOCUBE 2), also known as ExoCube 2, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by CALP and launched on January 17, 2021, from the WRA Launch Site using LauncherOne as the launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and spans 0.3 meters across. It has a dry mass of 4 kilograms and was launched with the same weight. Its mission is focused on science and atmosphere studies, carried by CalPoly CP12 as its payload. The satellite's power system consists of solar cells and batteries. It was deployed for use by CALP/NSF and operates in a box shape configuration.
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
CalPoly CP12
Purpose
Science, atmosphere
Mission
Science, atmosphere
Manufacturer
CALP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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