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TRSI-2 (52420)
COSPAR: 2022-047AC | Alt Name: TRSI-2
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
52420
International Designator
2022-047AC
Decay Date
5/31/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TRSI-2
Alternative Name
TRSI-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ACMEO/TRSI
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The TRSI-2 satellite, also known as 2022-047AC, is a PocketQube (1P) technology demonstration spacecraft manufactured by TRSI/ACMEO and owned by ACMEO/TRSI. Launched on May 2, 2022, from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A using an Electron launch vehicle, the satellite measures 0.05 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 0.25 kg and a launch mass of 0.25 kg. TRSI-2 is powered by solar cells and batteries and has a box shape. It was designed for technology demonstrations and operates without any reported major events or equipment specifications beyond its basic parameters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.05
Diameter
0.05
Span
0.05
Dry Mass
0.25
Launch Mass
0.25
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TRSI-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
TRSI/ACMEO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
PocketQube 1P
Configuration
PocketQube (1P)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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