SPACEBEENZ-12 (52028)

COSPAR: 2022-026W | Alt Name: SpaceBEE NZ-12

DECAYED

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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

52028

International Designator

2022-026W

Decay Date

12/13/2023

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SPACEBEENZ-12

Alternative Name

SpaceBEE NZ-12

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SWARNZ

Country

New Zealand

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

SPACEBEENZ-12 (also known as SpaceBEE NZ-12) is a CubeSat (0.25U) communication satellite launched by SWARMX for the purpose of Machine-to-Machine/IoT communications. It was deployed from New Zealand on March 15, 2022, using an Astra Rocket 3.3 launch vehicle at LP3B launch pad from KODAK site. The spacecraft measures 0.025 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meter and has a span of 0.9 meters. It weighs 0.284 kilograms both dry and at launch. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries, and it features an antenna for communication purposes. The satellite's shape is described as "Box+2 ant," indicating its structure includes two antennas attached to the main body.

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 NZ-12

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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