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PICO-01G005 (58330)
COSPAR: 2023-174CC | Alt Name: PICO-01G005
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58330
International Designator
2023-174CC
Decay Date
5/6/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PICO-01G005
Alternative Name
PICO-01G005
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
APOGEO
Country
Italy
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
PICO-01G005 is a 0.3U CubeSat satellite, manufactured by APOGEO and owned by the same entity, launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite's mission is focused on IoT communication and it carries an advanced hyperspectral imager as part of its payload named PICO-1A-5. With dimensions of 0.03 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and the same span, PICO-01G005 has a dry mass of 0.5 kg and a launch mass of the same weight. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries. The satellite achieved stability on November 29, 2023.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.03
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
0.5
Launch Mass
0.5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PICO-1A-5
Purpose
Communication (IoT)
Mission
Communication (IoT)
Manufacturer
APOGEO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 0.3U
Configuration
CubeSat (0.3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
advanced hyperspectral imager
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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