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SPACEBEE-128 (52182)
COSPAR: 2022-033AB | Alt Name: SpaceBEE-128
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 1, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52182
International Designator
2022-033AB
Decay Date
10/11/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACEBEE-128
Alternative Name
SpaceBEE-128
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SWARMX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SPACEBEE-128 is a 0.25U CubeSat satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 52182 and OBJECT ID 2022-033AB. Launched on April 1, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite was manufactured by SWARMX for communication M2M/IoT purposes. With dimensions of 0.025 meters in length and 0.1 meter diameter, its span is 0.9 meters and both dry mass and launch mass are 0.284 kg. The satellite features solar cells and batteries for power supply and has a box shape with two antennas. It operates under the ownership of SWARMX as part of the SpaceBEE T4-1 payload.
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 T4-1
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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