ALFACRUX (52160)

COSPAR: 2022-033D | Alt Name: Alfa Crux

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 1, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52160

International Designator

2022-033D

Decay Date

4/5/2024

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Cubesat 1U bus Brazil satellites Payloads

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ALFACRUX

Alternative Name

Alfa Crux

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

UNB

Country

Brazil

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

ALFACRUX (Alfa Crux) is a CubeSat 1U technology satellite launched on April 1, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by the UNB. The spacecraft measures 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kilogram. It is powered by solar cells and batteries. Manufactured by ALENSP/UNB, ALFACRUX's primary purpose is to serve as a technology demonstrator for the Brazilian space program. No specific details on its equipment or major events are provided.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.1

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.1

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Alfa Crux

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

ALENSP/UNB

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Cubesat 1U

Configuration

CubeSat (1U)

Motor

None

Equipment

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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