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UNICORN-2N (58642)
COSPAR: 2023-185N | Alt Name: Unicorn-2N
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58642
International Designator
2023-185N
Decay Date
1/3/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
UNICORN-2N
Alternative Name
Unicorn-2N
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ALBAD
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
UNICORN-2N, also known as Unicorn-2N, is a PocketQube 3P satellite manufactured by ALBA and owned by ALBAD. It was launched on December 1, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.15 meters in length with a diameter of 0.05 meters and a span of 0.45 meters. Its dry mass is 0.75 kilograms, identical to its launch mass. UNICORN-2N has a box shape with two panels and is powered by solar cells and batteries. The mission purpose is technology-related, and the satellite’s operational lifetime was projected for 45 days from its stable date on December 22, 2023.
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-2N
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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