INS-2B (54365)

COSPAR: 2022-158E | Alt Name: INS-2B

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 26, 2022

Launch Site

SRILR

Launch Pad

FLP

Launch Vehicle

PSLV-XL

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

54365

International Designator

2022-158E

Decay Date

6/13/2024

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

INS-2B

Alternative Name

INS-2B

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

BTDITT/ISRO

Country

Bhutan

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

INS-2B is a satellite designated by NORAD_CAT_ID 54365 and OBJECT_ID 2022-158E, built on the INS-2 bus by ISAC for BTDITT/ISRO. Launched from SRILR (FLP) on November 26, 2022, using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle, it weighs 18 kg and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.2 meters and spans 0.7 meters. The satellite is equipped with NanoMx and an APRS-Digipeater for technology and earth observation missions. It uses solar cells and batteries for power and has a box shape with two panels. With a projected lifetime of six months, INS-2B operates as part of the India-Bhutan Satellite project.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

0.2

Span

0.7

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box+ 2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

India-Bhutan Satellite

Purpose

Technology, earth observation

Mission

Technology, earth observation

Manufacturer

ISAC

Life Expectancy

6 months

Bus

INS-2

Configuration

INS-2 bus

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

NanoMx, APRS-Digipeater

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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