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SPACEBEE-86 (47704)
COSPAR: 2021-015F | Alt Name: SpaceBEE-86
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 28, 2021
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-DL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47704
International Designator
2021-015F
Decay Date
1/4/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACEBEE-86
Alternative Name
SpaceBEE-86
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SWARM
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SPACEBEE-86, also known as SpaceBEE-86, is a 0.25U CubeSat satellite owned and operated by SWARM for communication M2M/IoT purposes. Launched on February 28, 2021, from the SRILR launch site using the PSLV-DL launch vehicle from FLP, it has dimensions of 0.025 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.9 meters. The satellite weighs 0.284 kilograms both at launch and dry mass, equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. Its shape is described as "Box+2 ant," indicating a box-like structure with two antennas attached. There are no details provided about its major events or specific frequencies of operation.
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 86
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
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