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ORBASTRO-AF 1 (56179)
COSPAR: 2023-054B | Alt Name: Brokkr-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56179
International Designator
2023-054B
Decay Date
1/13/2026
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ORBASTRO-AF 1
Alternative Name
Brokkr-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ORBAS/AFORGE
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ORBASTRO-AF 1, also known as Brokkr-1, is a CubeSat (6U) technology satellite owned by ORBAS/AFORGE and manufactured by ORBAS. It was launched on April 15, 2023, from AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle at SLC4E. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters, with both its dry mass and launch mass being 10 kg. Its power supply includes solar cells and batteries. ORBASTRO-AF 1 is shaped as a box with two panels and was launched for technology demonstration purposes.
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
OrbAstro-AF-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ORBAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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