LACE-1 (59118)

COSPAR: 2024-043W | Alt Name: Lace A

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 4, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59118

International Designator

2024-043W

Decay Date

5/22/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

LACE-1

Alternative Name

Lace A

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

NIWCP

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

LACE-1, also known as Lace A, is a 6U CubeSat technology satellite owned by NIWCP and manufactured by PUMPK/NIWCP. It was launched on March 4, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.2 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. LACE-1 weighs approximately 10 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and features a box shape augmented with four panels for additional surface area. The satellite's mission duration is projected to be one year, focusing on technology applications.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

0.2

Span

0.3

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box+4 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CBAS-LACE 1

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

PUMPK/NIWCP

Life Expectancy

1 year

Bus

Cubesat 6U

Configuration

CubeSat (6U)

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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