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SKYKRAFT-3 (56229)
COSPAR: 2023-084BN | Alt Name: Skykraft 3 Carrier
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56229
International Designator
2023-084BN
Decay Date
12/14/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SKYKRAFT-3
Alternative Name
Skykraft 3 Carrier
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SKYKR
Country
Australia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SKYKRAFT-3, also known as Skykraft 3 Carrier, is an Australian satellite operated by SKYKR and was launched on June 12, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E. The satellite has dimensions of 0.6 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.1 meters and weighs 100 kilograms both at dry mass and launch mass. Its primary purpose is for satellite deployment, and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft's shape is box-like, and its bus type is Skykraft Carrier equipped with AOCS motor for attitude control.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Skykraft 3 Carrier
Purpose
Satellite deployment
Mission
Satellite deployment
Manufacturer
SKYKR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Skykraft Carrier
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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