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SPACEBEE-124 (52029)
COSPAR: 2022-026X | Alt Name: SpaceBEE-124
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
52029
International Designator
2022-026X
Decay Date
3/9/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACEBEE-124
Alternative Name
SpaceBEE-124
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SWARMX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SPACEBEE-124 satellite, also known as SpaceBEE-124, is a 0.25U CubeSat manufactured by SWARMX and launched on March 15, 2022, from KODAK Launch Pad LP3B using the Astra Rocket 3.3 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.025 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.9 meters with a dry mass of 0.284 kg. The satellite is designed for communication purposes related to Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet-of-Things (IoT). It uses solar cells and batteries as its power source and features a box shape with two antennas. Launched by SWARMX, it serves the purpose of enhancing communication capabilities for M2M/IoT applications.
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 124
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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