Space Brief 23 Oct 2024
Today's brief shines a light on surging space debris due to a new satellite breakup, SpaceX's continuous Starlink expansions, and notable legal support for Elon Musk's launch endeavors.
NORAD ID
58571
International Designator
2023-174DC
Decay Date
4/15/2025
Name
OBJECT DC
Alternative Name
SpaceANT-D
Type
Status
Owner
SPCIN
Country
Malaysia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
0.05
Diameter
0.05
Span
0.05
Dry Mass
0.25
Launch Mass
0.25
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
SpaceANT-D
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPCIN
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
PocketQube 1P
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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