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LACE-1 (59118)
COSPAR: 2024-043W | Alt Name: Lace A
DECAYED
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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
10
Launch Mass
10
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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