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UNICORN-2J (58566)
COSPAR: 2023-174CX | Alt Name: Unicorn-2J
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58566
International Designator
2023-174CX
Decay Date
6/27/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
UNICORN-2J
Alternative Name
Unicorn-2J
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ALBAD
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
UNICORN-2J, also known as Unicorn-2J, is a PocketQube (3P) satellite operated by ALBAD and manufactured by ALBA. Launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.15 meters in length, 0.05 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.45 meters. The satellite weighs 0.75 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and designed for technology demonstration purposes with an expected lifetime of 45 days. UNICORN-2J's shape consists of a box with two panels, and it does not have any specific equipment or motor listed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.15
Diameter
0.05
Span
0.45
Dry Mass
0.75
Launch Mass
0.75
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unicorn-2J
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ALBA
Life Expectancy
45 days
Bus
PocketQube 3P
Configuration
PocketQube (3P)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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