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KEPLER-13 (LUCKY) (47454)
COSPAR: 2021-006AT | Alt Name: Lucky
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47454
International Designator
2021-006AT
Decay Date
4/28/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
KEPLER-13 (LUCKY)
Alternative Name
Lucky
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
KEPLER
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
KEPLER-13 (LUCKY) is a 6U CubeSat launched by KEPLER from Canada on January 24, 2021, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle at LC40, AFETR. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 0.2 meters in diameter with a span of 0.7 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass both set at 15 kilograms. KEPLER-13 is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, an SDR narrowband communications payload, and is designed for M2M/IoT communication purposes. The satellite's shape includes a box structure with two panel extensions. It was manufactured by KEPLER/UTIAS and operates under the ownership of KEPLER.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.7
Dry Mass
15
Launch Mass
15
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kepler-13
Purpose
Communication M2M/IoT
Mission
Communication M2M/IoT
Manufacturer
KEPLER/UTIAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6UXL)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
SDR, narrowband communications payload
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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