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OBJECT DC (51082)
COSPAR: 2022-002DC | Alt Name: Challenger
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51082
International Designator
2022-002DC
Decay Date
10/11/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT DC
Alternative Name
Challenger
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
INTUDX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.15
Diameter
0.05
Span
0.25
Dry Mass
0.75
Launch Mass
0.75
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Challenger
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MINICU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
PocketQube 3P
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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