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AC 10A PROBE (JACKIE) (48156)
COSPAR: 2019-022P | Alt Name: Jackie
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 17, 2019
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48156
International Designator
2019-022P
Decay Date
7/8/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AC 10A PROBE (JACKIE)
Alternative Name
Jackie
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AERO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The AC 10A PROBE (JACKIE), also known as Jackie, is a US satellite designed for research on air density. Launched on April 17, 2019, from Wallops Island Launch Pad 0A using the Antares 230 launch vehicle, it has a cruciform sphere shape with dimensions of 0.098 meters in length, diameter, and span. The satellite weighs 0.016 kilograms both at launch and dry mass and is part of the AC-10 Probe series manufactured by AERO. It has no onboard equipment or power systems. The mission became stable on April 6, 2021, with its primary purpose being to conduct research related to air density.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.098
Diameter
0.098
Span
0.098
Dry Mass
0.016
Launch Mass
0.016
Shape
Cruciform sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AC-10a Probe 05
Purpose
Research, air density
Mission
Research, air density
Manufacturer
AERO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AC-10 Probe
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
None
Power System
None
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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