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LLITED A (56220)
COSPAR: 2023-054AU | Alt Name: LLITED A
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56220
International Designator
2023-054AU
Decay Date
8/26/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
LLITED A
Alternative Name
LLITED A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AERO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
LLITED A is a CubeSat (1.5U) satellite launched by AERO on April 15, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.15 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.15 meters, has a dry mass of 2 kg, and was launched at a mass of 2 kg as well. The satellite is equipped with an ionization gauge (IG), planar ion probe (PIP), and GPS radio occultation sensor (GPSRO). Its mission focuses on scientific research of the ionosphere. LLITED A uses solar cells and batteries for power supply and has a box shape without any specific color or material composition noted. The satellite's operational lifetime is estimated to be one year, with its stable date marked as May 16, 2023.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.15
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.15
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LLITED A
Purpose
Science, ionosphere
Mission
Science, ionosphere
Manufacturer
AERO
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
Cubesat 1.5U
Configuration
CubeSat (1.5U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
ionization gauge (IG), planar ion probe (PIP), GPS radio occultation sensor (GPSRO)
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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