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M2-A (47967)
COSPAR: 2021-023C | Alt Name: RAAF M2 A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 22, 2021
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47967
International Designator
2021-023C
Decay Date
4/2/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
M2-A
Alternative Name
RAAF M2 A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNSW/RAAF
Country
Australia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite M2-A (also known as RAAF M2 A) is a 6U CubeSat manufactured by UNSW Canberra and owned by UNSW/RAAF. It was launched on March 22, 2021, from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A using an Electron launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.8 meters in span with dimensions of 0.2 meters in diameter and 0.15 meters in length. With a dry mass and launch mass both at 10 kg, it is powered by solar cells and batteries and serves technology purposes. Its shape consists of a box with two panels and an antenna. The satellite's mission pertains to technological advancements and was launched from the RCLL site.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.15
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+2 pan + ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RAAF M2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
UNSWC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U (2x2x1.5U))
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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