X Report 21 Dec 2024
SpaceX prepares for Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission launch, while FAA updates license for Starship's next flight; Crew Dragon mission faces delays.
Launch Date
August 9, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
NORAD ID
53371
International Designator
2022-096B
Decay Date
10/9/2024
Name
OBJECT B
Alternative Name
Polytech Universe-2
Type
Status
Owner
SPBPU
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Polytech Universe-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SPUT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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