Space Brief 7 Apr 2025
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PLATFORM-5 (58339)
COSPAR: 2023-174CM | Alt Name: Platform-5
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58339
International Designator
2023-174CM
Decay Date
4/22/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PLATFORM-5
Alternative Name
Platform-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ENDUR
Country
PR Bulgaria
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
PLATFORM-5 is a CubeSat (6U) satellite launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by ENDUR and owned by the same entity, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.2 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. The satellite weighs 5 kg both at launch and dry mass. Its purpose is technology demonstration, and it is powered by solar cells and batteries. The spacecraft's shape is box-like and was launched from Bulgaria (BGN).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Platform-
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ENDUR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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