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ARCE-1C (47484)
COSPAR: 2021-006BZ | Alt Name: ARCE 1C
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47484
International Designator
2021-006BZ
Decay Date
1/4/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARCE-1C
Alternative Name
ARCE 1C
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
USF
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ARCE-1C is a 0.5U CubeSat technology satellite launched by the University of South Florida (USF) on January 24, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.05 meters in length and has a diameter and span of 0.1 meters each. It weighs 0.5 kilograms at both dry mass and launch mass. ARCE-1C is powered by solar cells and batteries and has a box shape, with no additional equipment or motor specified. The satellite's mission focuses on technology demonstration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.05
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
0.5
Launch Mass
0.5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ARCE 1C
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
USF
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 0.5U
Configuration
CubeSat (0.5U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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