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SPACEBEE-106 (48893)
COSPAR: 2021-059Q | Alt Name: SpaceBEE-106
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48893
International Designator
2021-059Q
Decay Date
3/27/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACEBEE-106
Alternative Name
SpaceBEE-106
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SWARM
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SPACEBEE-106 is a 0.25U CubeSat communication satellite operated by SWARM for M2M/IoT purposes. Launched on June 30, 2021, from LC40 at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.025 meters in length, a diameter of 0.1 meters, and a span of 0.9 meters. The satellite weighs 0.284 kg both dry and at launch. Its shape is described as "Box+2 ant" with power provided by solar cells and batteries. Additional details such as equipment configuration, motor type, and transmitter frequencies are not specified in the data provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.025
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.9
Dry Mass
0.284
Launch Mass
0.284
Shape
Box+2 ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SpaceBEE 106
Purpose
Communication M2M/IoT
Mission
Communication M2M/IoT
Manufacturer
SWARM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 0.25U
Configuration
CubeSat (0.25U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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