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FOSSASAT-2E12 (52773)
COSPAR: 2022-057AT | Alt Name: FossaSat-2E 12
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 25, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52773
International Designator
2022-057AT
Decay Date
10/31/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FOSSASAT-2E12
Alternative Name
FossaSat-2E 12
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
FOSSA
Country
Spain
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FOSSASAT-2E12 is a PocketQube satellite (configuration: PocketQube 2P) manufactured by FOSSA and launched on May 25, 2022, from the AFRTEC site using Falcon 9 launch vehicle at LC40. The satellite measures 0.1 meters in length with a diameter of 0.05 meters and spans 0.1 meters. It has a dry mass of 0.5 kilograms and was also launched with this same weight. Its purpose is technology, and it uses solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite's shape is described as a box, but specific details like color, motor, and constellation name are not provided. The mission owner and payload operator are both FOSSA.
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-2E12
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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