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D2/ATLACOM-1 (48922)
COSPAR: 2021-059AV | Alt Name: D2/AtlaCom-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48922
International Designator
2021-059AV
Decay Date
9/1/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
D2/ATLACOM-1
Alternative Name
D2/AtlaCom-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NANAV
Country
Lithuania
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
D2/ATLACOM-1, also known as D2/AtlaCom-1, is a 6U CubeSat launched on June 30, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by NANAV, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass of 10 kg and was launched at the same mass. The satellite's mission focuses on technology and communications and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. It employs a green monopropellant micro-thruster as its motor and features a box shape with two panels. D2/ATLACOM-1 is owned by NANAV and serves the purpose of advancing technology and communication capabilities in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
D2/AtlaCom-1
Purpose
Technology, communications
Mission
Technology, communications
Manufacturer
NANAV
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Green monopropellant micro-thruster
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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