Space Brief 12 May 2025
Today's brief covers key industry movements in space logistics and satellite production, including Rocket Lab's new U.S. Air Force contract, Sierra Space's strides in GPS technology, and more.
Launch Date
April 1, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
52160
International Designator
2022-033D
Decay Date
4/5/2024
Name
ALFACRUX
Alternative Name
Alfa Crux
Type
Status
Owner
UNB
Country
Brazil
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
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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