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OBJECT AF (52423)
COSPAR: 2022-047AF | Alt Name: E-Space 1
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
52423
International Designator
2022-047AF
Decay Date
10/12/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT AF
Alternative Name
E-Space 1
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
ESPACE
Country
United States
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
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
1
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box + panels
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
E-Space 1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ESPACE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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