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FOSSASAT-2E1 (50985)
COSPAR: 2022-002B | Alt Name: WISeSAT-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50985
International Designator
2022-002B
Decay Date
6/23/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FOSSASAT-2E1
Alternative Name
WISeSAT-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
WISEK
Country
Switzerland
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FOSSASAT-2E1 (also known as WISeSAT-1) is a PocketQube satellite manufactured by FOSSA and owned by WISEK. Launched on January 13, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, 0.05 meters in diameter, and 0.1 meters in span with a dry mass of 0.5 kilograms. The satellite is designed for technology demonstration purposes and its power comes from solar cells and batteries. It has a box shape and no specified motor or related satellites.
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-2E1
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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