Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
52384
International Designator
2022-045BF
Decay Date
6/8/2022
Name
FALCON 9 DEB
Alternative Name
Starlink deployment rail
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
7
Diameter
0.02
Span
7
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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