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KAFASAT (58317)
COSPAR: 2023-174BP | Alt Name: KAFASAT
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58317
International Designator
2023-174BP
Decay Date
4/4/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
KAFASAT
Alternative Name
KAFASAT
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
KAFA
Country
South Korea
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
KAFASAT
Purpose
Technology, Earth observation
Mission
Technology, Earth observation
Manufacturer
KAFA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Camera
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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