HADES-D (SO-121) (58567)

COSPAR: 2023-174CY | Alt Name: HADES-D

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 11, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58567

International Designator

2023-174CY

Decay Date

11/13/2024

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

HADES-D (SO-121)

Alternative Name

HADES-D

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

AMEA

Country

Spain

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The HADES-D (SO-121) satellite, also known as HADES-D, is a PocketQube 1.5P technology demonstration spacecraft manufactured by AMEA/HYDRA for the owner AMEA. It was launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.075 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.05 meters with a span of 0.5 meters. Weighing 0.375 kilograms at launch and dry mass, it is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. Its shape consists of a box design with two antennas. The satellite's primary mission is technology demonstration, and it reached stability on November 28, 2023.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.075

Diameter

0.05

Span

0.5

Dry Mass

0.375

Launch Mass

0.375

Shape

Box+2 ant

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Hydra-1

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

AMEA/HYDRA

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

PocketQube 1.5P

Configuration

PocketQube (1.5P)

Motor

None

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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