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MUSAT2 (59099)
COSPAR: 2024-043B | Alt Name: MuSat-2
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59099
International Designator
2024-043B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:39:30 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.86°
Right Ascension
340.25°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
213.59°
Period
95.43 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MUSAT2
Alternative Name
MuSat-2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
MUON
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59099U 24043B 26200.81910667 .00003279 00000+0 21195-3 0 9994
2 59099 97.8642 340.2483 0006604 213.5865 146.4945 15.08942202130011
Source: Celestrak
Summary
MUSAT2 (also known as MuSat-2) is a technology and earth observation satellite manufactured by MUON and owned by MUON. It was launched on March 4, 2024, from AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle at SLC4E. The satellite has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, 0.3 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.5 meters, with a dry mass of 67 kilograms and the same launch mass. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and has a box shape. MUSAT2 was successfully stabilized on March 5, 2024.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
67
Launch Mass
67
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
MuSat-2
Purpose
Technology, earth observation
Mission
Technology, earth observation
Manufacturer
MUON
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Muon
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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