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ASTROCAST-0302 (54369)
COSPAR: 2022-158J | Alt Name: Astrocast-0302
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
54369
International Designator
2022-158J
Decay Date
9/12/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ASTROCAST-0302
Alternative Name
Astrocast-0302
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ACAST
Country
Switzerland
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The ASTROCAST-0302 satellite, also known as Astrocast-0302, is a CubeSat (3U) configured Cubesat 3U launched by ACAST on November 26, 2022, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. This communication M2M/IoT satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 4.5 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries and operates in space for its intended mission purpose. Launched from the FLP launch pad, ASTROCAST-0302's shape is box-like with no additional equipment or major events noted.
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-0302
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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