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AEROCUBE 16B (59291)
COSPAR: 2024-053D | Alt Name: Aerocube 16B
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 21, 2024
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0C
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59291
International Designator
2024-053D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:06:30 GMT
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Inclination
49.99°
Right Ascension
160.71°
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Argument of Perigee
95.88°
Period
93.22 min
Mean Motion
15.45 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
AEROCUBE 16B
Alternative Name
Aerocube 16B
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AERO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59291U 24053D 26200.46285832 .00006725 00000+0 15040-3 0 9990
2 59291 49.9901 160.7116 0003019 95.8849 264.2459 15.44660552126175
Source: Celestrak
Summary
AEROCUBE 16B is a CubeSat (6U) technology satellite launched by AERO on March 21, 2024, from the Wallops Flight Facility Launch Pad 0C using an Electron launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2 meters in length and has a diameter of 1 meter with a span of 5 meters. It weighs 10 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. AEROCUBE 16B is powered by solar cells and batteries, featuring a box shape with pan extensions for its purpose of technology demonstration. The satellite was manufactured by AERO and operated by the same entity as part of a mission focused on advancing technology in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Aerocube 16B
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
AERO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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