Launch Date
March 15, 2022
Launch Site
KODAK
Launch Pad
LP3B
Launch Vehicle
Astra Rocket 3.3
NORAD ID
52008
International Designator
2022-026A
Decay Date
1/2/2024
Name
S4 CROSSOVER & ASTRA R/B
Alternative Name
S4 CROSSOVER
Type
Status
Owner
NSL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
EyeStar S4
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
NSL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
Equipment bolted to upper stage
Motor
None in orbit
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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