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OBJECT L (53380)
COSPAR: 2022-096L | Alt Name: Skoltech-B2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 9, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53380
International Designator
2022-096L
Decay Date
9/29/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT L
Alternative Name
Skoltech-B2
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
SKOLT
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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.
Physical Characteristics
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
Technical Details
Payload
Skoltech-B2
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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