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PLATFORM-1 (52770)
COSPAR: 2022-057AQ | Alt Name: SharedSat 2141
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 25, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52770
International Designator
2022-057AQ
Decay Date
9/25/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PLATFORM-1
Alternative Name
SharedSat 2141
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ENDUR
Country
PR Bulgaria
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
PLATFORM-1, also known as SharedSat 2141, is a CubeSat (6U) technology satellite manufactured by ENDUR and launched on May 25, 2022, from the AFTSR launch site LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.2 meters and a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 10 kilograms and the same launch mass. Its shape is described as "Box+2 pan" and it uses solar cells and batteries for power supply. PLATFORM-1's mission and purpose are focused on technology applications, with ownership by ENDUR.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Endurosat Platform-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ENDUR
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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