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FOSSASAT-2E16 (56932)
COSPAR: 2023-084A | Alt Name: FEROX 3
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56932
International Designator
2023-084A
Decay Date
5/2/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FOSSASAT-2E16
Alternative Name
FEROX 3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
FOSSA
Country
Spain
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FOSSASAT-2E16, also known as FEROX 3, is a technology demonstration satellite designed and manufactured by FOSSA. Launched on June 12, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Flat Cubesat has a configuration of 1.5U (3x2x0.25U) CubeSat with dimensions of 0.6m in length and span, and a diameter of 0.025m. It weighs approximately 2 kg at both dry mass and launch mass. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and does not have any motor or additional equipment listed. Its mission purpose is technology demonstration, and it has the shape of a box with no specific information on color, material composition, major events, or related satellites.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
0.025
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
FossaSat-2E16
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
FOSSA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Flat Cubesat
Configuration
1.5U (3x2x0.25U) CubeSat
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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