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POEM-2 (56308)
COSPAR: 2023-057A | Alt Name: POEM-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 2023
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56308
International Designator
2023-057A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:06:42 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
9.89°
Right Ascension
25.25°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
35.05°
Period
96.32 min
Mean Motion
14.95 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
POEM-2
Alternative Name
POEM-2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56308U 23057A 26200.75465487 .00001365 00000+0 58812-4 0 9997
2 56308 9.8895 25.2523 0020343 35.0510 325.1038 14.95057842177145
Source: Celestrak
Summary
POEM-2 is a technology satellite launched by ISRO on April 22, 2023, from SRILR using a PSLV launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.5 meters, has a dry mass of 50 kilograms, and the same launch mass. It is equipped with six hosted experiments and powered by solar cells and batteries. POEM-2 operates as part of its mission to advance technology, carrying instruments on the PS-4 stage, and manufactured by ISAC in India. The satellite's shape is described as a box but does not specify any information regarding its lifetime or motor type.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
POEM-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ISAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
POEM
Configuration
Instruments on PS-4 stage
Motor
?
Equipment
6 hosted experiments
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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