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KUIPER-P1 (58014)
COSPAR: 2023-154B | Alt Name: KuiperSat-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 501
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58014
International Designator
2023-154B
Decay Date
9/29/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
KUIPER-P1
Alternative Name
KuiperSat-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
KUIP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
KUIPER-P1, also known as KuiperSat-1, is an experimental communication satellite launched on October 6, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using an Atlas V 501 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 2 meters in length and diameter with a span of 10 meters. It weighs 600 kilograms both at launch and as dry mass. KUIPER-P1 is part of the Kuiper constellation, manufactured by KUIP for experimental communication purposes. Its shape resembles a box equipped with two panels, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The mission owner is also KUIP, focusing on testing communication capabilities in orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
10
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
600
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kuiper Protoflight 1
Purpose
Experimental Communication
Mission
Experimental Communication
Manufacturer
KUIP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Kuiper
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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