DODONA (51084)

COSPAR: 2022-002DE | Alt Name: Dodona
DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 13, 2022

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51084

International Designator

2022-002DE

Decay Date

5/23/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DODONA

Alternative Name

Dodona

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

USCLA/LMSSD

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
DODONA (also known as Dodona) is a CubeSat 3U satellite manufactured by USCLA and owned by USCLA/LMSSD. Launched on January 13, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has a dry mass of 5 kilograms and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.2 meters. It was stabilized by January 24, 2022. DODONA's mission is to conduct technology demonstrations powered by solar cells and batteries, operating as part of the La Jument payload. The satellite has a box shape and its purpose aligns with technological advancements in space.
Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

0.2

Span

0.3

Dry Mass

5

Launch Mass

5

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

La Jument

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

USCLA

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Cubesat 3U

Configuration

CubeSat (3U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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