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3B5GSAT (47961)
COSPAR: 2021-022AF | Alt Name: 3B5GSAT
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
47961
International Designator
2021-022AF
Decay Date
7/25/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
3B5GSAT
Alternative Name
3B5GSAT
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
OCOS/STIOT
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The 3B5GSAT satellite, also known as 2021-022AF, is a CubeSat (3U) launched by OCOS/STIOT from the UK on March 22, 2021, at the TYSMC launch site using Soyuz-2-1A. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter with a span of 0.3 meters and a dry mass of 4 kilograms. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and its purpose is for technology demonstration. Its shape is described as a box, and it does not have any related satellites or a specified constellation name.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
3B5GSAT
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
OCOS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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