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W-CUBE (48965)
COSPAR: 2021-059CQ | Alt Name: W-Cube
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48965
International Designator
2021-059CQ
Decay Date
10/1/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
W-CUBE
Alternative Name
W-Cube
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
REAKT
Country
Finland
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
W-CUBE, also known as W-Cube, is a 3U CubeSat technology and earth observation satellite manufactured by REAKT and launched on June 30, 2021, from the AFETR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle from LC40. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite weighs 5 kg both at launch and dry mass. It is equipped with a W-band payload for its mission purposes and powered by solar cells and batteries. W-CUBE became stable on July 22, 2021, and operates as part of REAKT's constellation dedicated to technology demonstration and earth observation.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
W-Cube
Purpose
Technology, earth observation
Mission
Technology, earth observation
Manufacturer
REAKT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
W-band payload
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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