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GNOMES-2 (48910)
COSPAR: 2021-059AH | Alt Name: GNOMES-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48910
International Designator
2021-059AH
Decay Date
5/10/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GNOMES-2
Alternative Name
GNOMES-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLANQ
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The GNOMES-2 satellite, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2021-059AH, was manufactured by RAYBL and launched on June 30, 2021, from the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by PLANQ and operates under the mission of Earth sciences. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.6 meters and features a configuration known as X-SAT Microsat/ESPAsat, which includes a box shape with two panels. GNOMES-2 is powered by solar cells and batteries and carries a Pyxis RO sensor onboard for its scientific objectives. Its dry mass and launch mass are both reported to be 30 kilograms.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
30
Launch Mass
30
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GNOMES-2
Purpose
Earth sciences
Mission
Earth sciences
Manufacturer
RAYBL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
XSat
Configuration
X-SAT Microsat/ESPAsat
Motor
?
Equipment
Pyxis RO sensor
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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