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MISR-B-2 (56940)
COSPAR: 2023-084J | Alt Name: MISR-B-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56940
International Designator
2023-084J
Decay Date
10/8/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MISR-B-2
Alternative Name
MISR-B-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SOCOM
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The MISR-B-2 satellite, also known as 2023-084J, is a 6U CubeSat manufactured by LANL and owned by SOCOM. It was launched on June 12, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.2 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters, with both dry mass and launch mass at 10 kilograms. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation and is designed for SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) and technology missions. The satellite's shape is box-like and its purpose aligns with its mission objectives of SIGINT and technological advancements.
Physical Characteristics
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
Technical Details
Payload
MISR-B-2
Purpose
SIGINT, Technology
Mission
SIGINT, Technology
Manufacturer
LANL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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