GUNSMOKE-J 2 (49014)

COSPAR: 2021-013D | Alt Name: Gunsmoke-J 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 20, 2021

Launch Site

WLPIS

Launch Pad

Pad 0A

Launch Vehicle

Antares 230+

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

49014

International Designator

2021-013D

Decay Date

12/26/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

GUNSMOKE-J 2

Alternative Name

Gunsmoke-J 2

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SMDC/TSEPT

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

GUNSMOKE-J 2 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite owned by SMDC/TSEPT and manufactured by TSEPT, launched on February 20, 2021, from the WLPIS Pad 0A using an Antares 230+ launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters and a dry mass of 4 kg. The satellite's mission is for technology purposes and it utilizes four deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries for power supply. GUNSMOKE-J 2 was stabilized by June 30, 2021, and its expected lifetime ranges from 3 to 5 years.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.3

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Gunsmoke-J2

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

TSEPT

Life Expectancy

3-5 years

Bus

Cubesat 3U

Configuration

CubeSat (3U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

4 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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