FOSSASAT-2E2 (50984)

COSPAR: 2022-002A | Alt Name: WISeSAT-2
DECAYED

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FOSSASAT-2E2 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 13, 2022

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

50984

International Designator

2022-002A

Decay Date

6/25/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FOSSASAT-2E2

Alternative Name

WISeSAT-2

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

WISEK

Country

Switzerland

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
FOSSASAT-2E2 (also known as WISeSAT-2) is a PocketQube satellite with dimensions 0.1m in length and 0.05m in diameter, operated by WISEK from Switzerland. Launched on January 13, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite weighs 0.5 kg both at launch and dry mass. The mission focuses on technology with solar cells and batteries as its power source. The PocketQube is manufactured by FOSSA and is part of the technology demonstration category.
Physical Characteristics

Length

0.1

Diameter

0.05

Span

0.1

Dry Mass

0.5

Launch Mass

0.5

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

FossaSat-2E2

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

FOSSA

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

PocketQube 2P

Configuration

PocketQube (2P)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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