Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
48942
International Designator
2021-059BR
Decay Date
2/18/2024
Name
KSF1-C
Alternative Name
KSF1-C
Type
Status
Owner
KLEOS
Country
Luxembourg
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
KSF1-C
Purpose
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Mission
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Manufacturer
ISISBV
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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