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TDO-3 (48619)
COSPAR: 2021-042B | Alt Name: TDO 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 421
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48619
International Designator
2021-042B
Decay Date
9/27/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TDO-3
Alternative Name
TDO 3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SMC/USAFA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The TDO-3 satellite, also known as TDO 3, is a CubeSat (12U) owned by SMC/USAFA and manufactured by SMC. It was launched on May 18, 2021, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range using an Atlas V 421 launch vehicle from Launch Pad SLC41. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters, with both dry mass and launch mass being 20 kg. Its primary purpose is for calibration purposes as part of its mission designated as EZ-3. TDO-3 has the shape of a box but lacks details regarding power supply, transmitter frequencies, or ADCS (Attitude Determination and Control System) specifications.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
20
Launch Mass
20
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
EZ-3
Purpose
Calibration
Mission
Calibration
Manufacturer
SMC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 12U
Configuration
CubeSat (12U)
Motor
None
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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