SpaceX Postpones Falcon Heavy Launch Carrying Secretive X-37B Spaceplane
SpaceX delays the much-anticipated Falcon Heavy launch of the secretive X-37B military spaceplane, marking a significant moment in space exploration and military technology.
Launch Date
May 25, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
52740
International Designator
2022-057J
Decay Date
7/26/2024
Name
LEMUR-2-HANCOM-1
Alternative Name
Sejong-1
Type
Status
Owner
HANCOM
Country
South Korea
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
1
Dry Mass
11
Launch Mass
11
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Lemur-2 Hancom-1
Purpose
Earth Observation
Mission
Earth Observation
Manufacturer
SPIREG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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