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CONNECTA T3.1 (58256)
COSPAR: 2023-174A | Alt Name: Connecta T3.1
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58256
International Designator
2023-174A
Decay Date
11/16/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CONNECTA T3.1
Alternative Name
Connecta T3.1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLNSST
Country
Turkey
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
CONNECTA T3.1 is a CubeSat (6U) satellite launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by PLNSST, the satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.2 meters, and it weighs 5 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The mission objectives include technology demonstration, communication, and earth observation. Power is provided through solar cells and batteries. Launched by PLNSST and operating under the name Connecta T3.1, the satellite has a box shape with two panels and no specified motor or propulsion system.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Connecta T3.1
Purpose
Technology, communication, earth observation
Mission
Technology, communication, earth observation
Manufacturer
PLNSST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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