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SPACEBEE-114 (52010)
COSPAR: 2022-026C | Alt Name: SpaceBEE-114
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 15, 2022
Launch Site
KODAK
Launch Pad
LP3B
Launch Vehicle
Astra Rocket 3.3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52010
International Designator
2022-026C
Decay Date
2/27/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACEBEE-114
Alternative Name
SpaceBEE-114
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SWARMX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SPACEBEE-114 is a CubeSat (0.25U) communication satellite launched on March 15, 2022, from KODAK LP3B using an Astra Rocket 3.3 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.025 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meter with a span of 0.9 meters. It was manufactured by SWARMX for communication M2M/IoT purposes, weighing 0.284 kilograms at both dry mass and launch mass. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and features a box shape with two antennas.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.025
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.9
Dry Mass
0.284
Launch Mass
0.284
Shape
Box+2 ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SpaceBEE-114
Purpose
Communication M2M/IoT
Mission
Communication M2M/IoT
Manufacturer
SWARMX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 0.25U
Configuration
CubeSat (0.25U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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