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SPACEBEENZ-22 (52403)
COSPAR: 2022-047K | Alt Name: SpaceBEE NZ-22
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 2, 2022
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52403
International Designator
2022-047K
Decay Date
1/24/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACEBEENZ-22
Alternative Name
SpaceBEE NZ-22
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SWARNZ
Country
New Zealand
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SPACEBEENZ-22 (also known as SpaceBEE NZ-22) is a 0.25U CubeSat launched by SWARMX on May 2, 2022, from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A using an Electron launch vehicle. The satellite was designed for communication M2M/IoT purposes and has dimensions of 0.025 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.9 meters. It weighs 0.284 kg both dry and at launch, powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two antennas and it was stabilized on May 2, 2022. It operates under the ownership of SWARNZ and carries the payload SpaceBEE E26-24.
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 E26-24
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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