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NANOSATC-BR2 (47950)
COSPAR: 2021-022U | Alt Name: NanoSatC-Br 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 22, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47950
International Designator
2021-022U
Decay Date
1/11/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NANOSATC-BR2
Alternative Name
NanoSatC-Br 2
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
UFSM/INPE
Country
Brazil
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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.
Physical Characteristics
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
Technical Details
Payload
NanoSatC-Br 2 (NCBR-2)
Purpose
Science, Micro-gravity
Mission
Science, Micro-gravity
Manufacturer
INPES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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