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ORCA-6 (49015)
COSPAR: 2021-013E | Alt Name: ORCA-6
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
49015
International Designator
2021-013E
Decay Date
1/28/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ORCA-6
Alternative Name
ORCA-6
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DARPA2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ORCA-6 is a CubeSat (6U) technology satellite launched by DARPA2 on February 20, 2021, from Wallops Flight Facility using an Antares 230+ launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.1 meters in length and has a dry mass of 2 kilograms. It operates with solar cells and batteries for power. ORCA-6 was manufactured by HYPGG and its purpose is technology demonstration. It became stable on June 30, 2021.
Physical Characteristics
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
Technical Details
Payload
ORCA-6
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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