The Day Space Became Crowded
Eight years ago, a single Indian rocket launched 104 satellites into orbit, marking a pivotal moment when space tracking professionals realized the dawn of a new, congested era in orbital operations
SPACEBEE-165 (55094)
COSPAR: 2023-001CP | Alt Name: SpaceBEE-165
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
January 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55094
International Designator
2023-001CP
Decay Date
9/18/2024
Explore in the Catalog
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACEBEE-165
Alternative Name
SpaceBEE-165
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SWARMX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SPACEBEE-165 satellite, also known as SpaceBEE-165, is a 0.25U CubeSat launched on January 3, 2023, from the AFTSR LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. Manufactured by SWARMX in the US, it has dimensions of 0.025m x 0.1m (length and diameter) with a span of 0.9m and weighs 0.284kg at both dry mass and launch mass. The satellite is designed for communication purposes related to Machine-to-Machine/IoT applications, powered by solar cells and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with two antennas.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.025
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.9
Dry Mass
0.284
Launch Mass
0.284
Shape
Box+2 ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SpaceBEE-165
Purpose
Communication M2M/IoT
Mission
Communication M2M/IoT
Manufacturer
SWARMX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 0.25U
Configuration
CubeSat (0.25U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
X Report 27 Feb 2025
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets propel space exploration and connectivity forward with a moon landing mission, Starlink deployment, and readiness for another Starship launch trial.
Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC)
How a groundbreaking radar network is transforming our ability to monitor threats in deep space while strengthening international security partnerships
Space Force Eyes Space Tugs, On-Orbit Refueling by 2030 | KeepTrack Space Brief
Space Force commits to operational space tugs and on-orbit refueling by 2030. New capabilities will complicate conjunction analysis for GEO and MEO satellite tracking.
Space Brief 7 Apr 2025
Today's highlights include new ESA Euclid data, upcoming Blue Origin flight, and multiple Starlink launches, delivering fresh satellite tracking opportunities.
Space Brief 21 Feb 2025
Explore the latest developments in international defense collaborations, aerospace advancements, and emerging military trends shaping our orbital environments.
U.S. GSSAP Executes GEO Handoff to Track China's Shijian-29 | KeepTrack Space Brief
U.S. GSSAP satellites execute coordinated GEO maneuvers for continuous surveillance of Chinese Shijian-29 spacecraft. Handoff approach maintains coverage with zero gaps.
X Report 9 Oct 2025
SpaceX continues to make strides with successful satellite launches and competitive maneuvering in the direct-to-device market, as AST SpaceMobile aligns with Verizon for space-based cellular services.