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SUCHAI-2 (52192)
COSPAR: 2022-033AM | Alt Name: SUCHAI-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 1, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52192
International Designator
2022-033AM
Decay Date
10/6/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SUCHAI-2
Alternative Name
SUCHAI-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UCH
Country
Chile
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SUCHAI-2 satellite, also known as 2022-033AM, is a CubeSat (3U) with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, and 0.1 meter width, weighing 4 kilograms at launch. It was launched on April 1, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by UCH and its primary mission is technology and education. Powered by solar cells and batteries, it has no motor or RCS system. The satellite's dry mass remains at 4 kilograms, and it was stabilized for operation on April 14, 2022.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SUCHAI-2
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
UCH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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