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ANSER-FLW2 (58018)
COSPAR: 2023-155C | Alt Name: ANSER FOLLOWER 2
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58018
International Designator
2023-155C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:18:44 GMT
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Inclination
97.55°
Right Ascension
291.42°
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Argument of Perigee
185.82°
Period
92.87 min
Mean Motion
15.51 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANSER-FLW2
Alternative Name
ANSER FOLLOWER 2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
INTA
Country
Spain
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58018U 23155C 26200.80468269 .00012795 00000+0 22495-3 0 9999
2 58018 97.5522 291.4203 0002441 185.8222 174.3001 15.50632715154005
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ANSER-FLW2 satellite, also known as ANSER FOLLOWER 2, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite operated by INTA. It was launched on October 9, 2023, from the Guiana Space Centre using the Vega launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. Weighing 4 kilograms at launch, it uses solar cells and batteries for power supply. Its design is characterized by a box shape with two panels, and its primary purpose is to conduct technology experiments in orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ANSER FOLLOWER 2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
INTA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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