Launch Date
January 1, 45477
Launch Site
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Launch Pad
SLC-2W
Launch Vehicle
Firefly Alpha
NORAD ID
60204
International Designator
2024-125B
Decay Date
7/8/2025
Name
KUbesat-1
Alternative Name
OBJECT B
Type
Status
Owner
University of Kansas
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
The satellite's payload specifics are not detailed in the available sources.
Purpose
Scientific research and technology demonstration.
Mission
KUbesat-1 is a scientific satellite developed by the University of Kansas, designed to conduct space-based research and technology demonstrations.
Manufacturer
University of Kansas
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CubeSat 3U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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