Launch Date
January 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
55105
International Designator
2023-001DA
Decay Date
5/4/2023
Name
FUTURA-SM1
Alternative Name
FUTURA-SM1
Type
Status
Owner
SPMIND
Country
Italy
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
FUTURA-SM1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SPMIND
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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