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ASTROCAST-0303 (54368)
COSPAR: 2022-158H | Alt Name: Astrocast-0303
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
54368
International Designator
2022-158H
Decay Date
12/3/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ASTROCAST-0303
Alternative Name
Astrocast-0303
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ACAST
Country
Switzerland
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ASTROCAST-0303 is a CubeSat (3U) communication satellite manufactured by ACAST for M2M/IoT communications. It was launched on November 26, 2022, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3m x 0.1m x 0.3m and weighs 4.5 kg at launch. It is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power. ASTROCAST-0303 operates in a box shape configuration and belongs to the CH country, owned by ACAST. The mission purpose is focused on communication services related to machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4.5
Launch Mass
4.5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Astrocast-0303
Purpose
Communication M2M/IoT
Mission
Communication M2M/IoT
Manufacturer
ACAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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