SPACEBEE-145 (52411)

COSPAR: 2022-047T | Alt Name: SpaceBEE-145
DECAYED

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SPACEBEE-145 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 2, 2022

Launch Site

RLLB

Launch Pad

LC1A

Launch Vehicle

Electron

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52411

International Designator

2022-047T

Decay Date

4/29/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SPACEBEE-145

Alternative Name

SpaceBEE-145

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SWARMX

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
SPACEBEE-145 is a CubeSat (0.25U) communication satellite launched by SWARMX on May 2, 2022, from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A using an Electron launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.025 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.9 meters. It weighs 0.284 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Its purpose is to provide communication services for M2M/IoT applications, powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite has a box shape with two antennas and was launched as part of the SpaceBEE E26-6 payload under the ownership of SWARMX.
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 E26-6

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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