MRC-100 (56993)

COSPAR: 2023-084BV | Alt Name: MRC-100

DECAYED

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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

56993

International Designator

2023-084BV

Decay Date

1/7/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

MRC-100

Alternative Name

MRC-100

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

BME

Country

Hungary

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The MRC-100 satellite, also known as "2023-084BV," is a PocketQube 3P technology demonstration satellite manufactured by BME and owned by the same entity. It was launched on June 12, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.15 meters in length and span, and a diameter of 0.05 meters, it has a dry mass of 0.5 kg and the same launch mass. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and has a box shape. It reached operational stability on June 22, 2023.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.15

Diameter

0.05

Span

0.15

Dry Mass

0.5

Launch Mass

0.5

Shape

Box

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

MRC-100

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

BME

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

PocketQube 3P

Configuration

PocketQube (3P)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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