Space Brief 8 Feb 2025
Stay updated on key orbital events including Rocket Lab's upcoming launch, significant legislative moves in space traffic management, and changes in defense policies impacting space operations.
NORAD ID
56937
International Designator
2023-084F
Decay Date
4/15/2025
Name
EIVE
Alternative Name
EIVE
Type
Status
Owner
IRSS
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
EIVE
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
IRSS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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