FOSSASAT-2E13 (52776)

COSPAR: 2022-057AW | Alt Name: FossaSat-2E 13

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 25, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52776

International Designator

2022-057AW

Decay Date

2/3/2024

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

FOSSASAT-2E13

Alternative Name

FossaSat-2E 13

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

FOSSA

Country

Spain

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FOSSASAT-2E13, also known as FossaSat-2E 13, is a PocketQube satellite launched on May 25, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a length of 0.1 meters and a diameter of 0.05 meters, with a span of 0.1 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 0.5 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. FOSSASAT-2E13 was manufactured by FOSSA and is used for technology demonstration purposes. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries to provide power. The satellite became stable on July 18, 2022, and has a box shape without any listed major events or additional equipment details provided.

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-2E13

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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