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KSF2-D (52190)
COSPAR: 2022-033AK | Alt Name: KSF2-D
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 1, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52190
International Designator
2022-033AK
Decay Date
12/7/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
KSF2-D
Alternative Name
KSF2-D
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
KLEOS
Country
Luxembourg
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The KSF2-D satellite, also known by its alternate name KSF2-D, is a 6U CubeSat owned by KLEOS and manufactured by ISISBV. It was launched on April 1, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 40. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, with a diameter of 0.2 meters and a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass of 10 kilograms and was launched at the same mass. Its purpose is to conduct RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and traffic monitoring. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and has a box shape.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
KSF2-D
Purpose
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Mission
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Manufacturer
ISISBV
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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