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TANTRUM (TYVAK-1015) (58616)
COSPAR: 2023-202A | Alt Name: TANTRUM
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 22, 2023
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Firefly Alpha
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58616
International Designator
2023-202A
Decay Date
2/10/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TANTRUM (TYVAK-1015)
Alternative Name
TANTRUM
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
LMSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The TANTRUM (TYVAK-1015) satellite, also known as ALT_NAME: TANTRUM, is a technology demonstration spacecraft launched on December 22, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using the Firefly Alpha launch vehicle. It operates under the ownership of LMSSD and was manufactured by TERRAN using the Nebula bus configuration. The satellite has dimensions of 0.82 meters in length, a diameter of 0.39 meters, and a span of 5.2 meters with a dry mass and launch mass both at 250 kilograms. Its power system includes solar cells and batteries. TANTRUM features a box shape with two panels and is used for technology purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.82
Diameter
0.39
Span
5.2
Dry Mass
250
Launch Mass
250
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tyvak-1015
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
TERRAN
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Nebula
Configuration
Nebula bus
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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