OBJECT AD (52421)

COSPAR: 2022-047AD | Alt Name: Unicorn-2
DECAYED

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OBJECT AD 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

52421

International Designator

2022-047AD

Decay Date

6/6/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OBJECT AD

Alternative Name

Unicorn-2

Type

Unknown

Status

Decayed

Owner

ALBA

Country

United Kingdom

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.15

Diameter

0.05

Span

0.45

Dry Mass

0.75

Launch Mass

0.75

Shape

Box+2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unicorn-2

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ALBA

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

PocketQube 3P

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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