KUIPER-P1 (58014)

COSPAR: 2023-154B | Alt Name: KuiperSat-1
DECAYED

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KUIPER-P1 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 6, 2023

Launch Pad

SLC41

Launch Vehicle

Atlas V 501

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58014

International Designator

2023-154B

Decay Date

9/29/2024

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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