Launch Date
January 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
47445
International Designator
2021-006AJ
Decay Date
11/15/2024
Name
SOMP2B
Alternative Name
SOMP 2b
Type
Status
Owner
TUD
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
SOMP 2b
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
TUD
Life Expectancy
3 months
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
None
Equipment
FIPEX
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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