FOSSASAT-2E14 (56936)

COSPAR: 2023-084E | Alt Name: FEROX 1
DECAYED

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FOSSASAT-2E14 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 12, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56936

International Designator

2023-084E

Decay Date

5/30/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FOSSASAT-2E14

Alternative Name

FEROX 1

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

FOSSA

Country

Spain

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
FOSSASAT-2E14, also known as FEROX 1, is a technology demonstration satellite designed in a flat Cubesat configuration measuring 1.5U (3x2x0.25U). It was launched on June 12, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle and has a dry mass of 2 kg. The satellite is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. Manufactured by FOSSA, the mission focuses on technology demonstration in space. It operates as part of FOSSA's ownership and carries no motor or significant equipment listed.
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-2E14

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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