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SPHERE-1 EYE (55072)
COSPAR: 2023-001BR | Alt Name: EYE
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55072
International Designator
2023-001BR
Decay Date
3/4/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPHERE-1 EYE
Alternative Name
EYE
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SONY
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SPHERE-1 EYE (also known as EYE) is a 6U CubeSat satellite with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, and span. It has a dry mass of 10 kg and was launched on January 3, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The mission is focused on Earth observation, and it uses solar cells and batteries for power supply. The satellite's propulsion system consists of water thrusters, and its shape can be described as a box with two panels extending from it. It was manufactured by TOK and owned by SONY.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
STAR SPHERE 1
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
TOK
Life Expectancy
?
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Water thruster
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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