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UNICORN-2K (58569)
COSPAR: 2023-174DA | Alt Name: Unicorn-2K
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58569
International Designator
2023-174DA
Decay Date
6/26/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
UNICORN-2K
Alternative Name
Unicorn-2K
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ALBAD
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
UNICORN-2K (also known as Unicorn-2K) is a PocketQube 3P satellite, manufactured by ALBA and owned by ALBAD. It was launched on November 11, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.15 meters in length, 0.05 meters in diameter, and spans 0.45 meters, with both dry and launch mass at 0.75 kg. Its shape is described as Box+2 pan, and it uses solar cells and batteries for power. The mission purpose is technology-related, and its operational lifetime is expected to be 45 days.
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-2K
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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