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CTIM (52950)
COSPAR: 2022-074G | Alt Name: CTIM-FD
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 2, 2022
Launch Site
WRAS
Launch Pad
RW12/30
Launch Vehicle
LauncherOne
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52950
International Designator
2022-074G
Decay Date
12/7/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CTIM
Alternative Name
CTIM-FD
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CLASP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
CTIM (also known as CTIM-FD) is a 6U CubeSat satellite launched on July 2, 2022, from the Western Range Air Station, Launch Pad RW12/30, using the LauncherOne launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 10 kilograms each. CTIM was manufactured by CLASP for technology and Earth science missions. Its power system consists of solar cells and batteries, and it is shaped like a box. The satellite's mission duration is expected to be one year.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CTIM-FD
Purpose
Technology, Earth science
Mission
Technology, Earth science
Manufacturer
CLASP
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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