Launch Date
February 20, 2021
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230+
NORAD ID
49013
International Designator
2021-013C
Decay Date
1/28/2023
Name
ORCA-7
Alternative Name
ORCA-7
Type
Status
Owner
DARPA2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
ORCA-7
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
HYPGG
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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