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FOSSASAT-2E11 (52750)
COSPAR: 2022-057U | Alt Name: FossaSat-2E 11
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 25, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52750
International Designator
2022-057U
Decay Date
9/8/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FOSSASAT-2E11
Alternative Name
FossaSat-2E 11
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
FOSSA
Country
Spain
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FOSSASAT-2E11, also known as FossaSat-2E 11, is a PocketQube satellite launched on May 25, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.1 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.1 meter, has a dry mass of 0.5 kg, and was launched at the same mass. It is owned by FOSSA and manufactured under the PocketQube (2P) configuration for technology purposes. The satellite powers its operations using solar cells and batteries and maintains a box shape in its design. Launched from Launch Pad LC40, it became stable on May 28, 2022.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.05
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
0.5
Launch Mass
0.5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
FossaSat-2E11
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
FOSSA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
PocketQube 2P
Configuration
PocketQube (2P)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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