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PHISAT 2 (60470)
COSPAR: 2024-149C | Alt Name: PhiSat-2
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60470
International Designator
2024-149C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:52:12 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.37°
Right Ascension
279.83°
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Argument of Perigee
114.10°
Period
94.03 min
Mean Motion
15.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PHISAT 2
Alternative Name
PhiSat-2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
OCOS/ESA
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60470U 24149C 26200.78625014 .00004411 00000+0 14770-3 0 9991
2 60470 97.3743 279.8284 0003351 114.0960 246.0632 15.31471038106985
Source: Celestrak
Summary
PHISAT 2, also known as PhiSat-2, is a CubeSat (6U) technology satellite owned by OCOS/ESA and manufactured by OCOSB in the UK. It was launched on August 16, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.2 meters with a span of 1.3 meters. Its dry mass is 9 kilograms, which is the same as its launch mass. PHISAT 2 features solar cells and batteries for power generation and has a box shape with two panels. The satellite's mission focuses on technology purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
1.3
Dry Mass
9
Launch Mass
9
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PhiSat-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
OCOSB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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