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DJIBOUTI-1B (62402)
COSPAR: 2024-247AB | Alt Name: Djibouti-1B
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 2024
Launch Site
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Launch Pad
SLC-4E
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62402
International Designator
2024-247AB
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:26:50 GMT
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Inclination
44.97°
Right Ascension
51.37°
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Argument of Perigee
214.27°
Period
92.34 min
Mean Motion
15.59 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DJIBOUTI-1B
Alternative Name
Djibouti-1B
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
Centre for Studies and Research of Djibouti (CERD)
Country
DJ
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
Launched on December 21, 2024, DJIBOUTI-1B is the second satellite of the Republic of Djibouti, enhancing the nation's capacity for environmental data collection.
Latest TLEs
1 62402U 24247AB 26201.85197461 .00051908 00000+0 63926-3 0 9996
2 62402 44.9702 51.3712 0008292 214.2742 145.7619 15.59460075 88780
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Summary
DJIBOUTI-1B is a CubeSat 3U satellite, designated NORAD_CAT_ID 62402 and OBJECT_ID 2024-247AB, launched on December 21, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a dry mass of 3 kg and is equipped with GMSK transmitters operating at 401.8 MHz for data transmission. It was manufactured by the University of Montpellier Space Center (CSUM) and is owned by the Centre for Studies and Research of Djibouti (CERD). DJIBOUTI-1B is designed to collect environmental data from climatological and hydrological stations across Djibouti over a mission duration of approximately one year. The satellite features solar cells and batteries for power, uses 3-axis stabilization for orientation control, and has an aluminum alloy structure with a silver color. Its major event was the launch on December 21, 2024, enhancing the nation's environmental monitoring capabilities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Rectangular prism
Radar Cross Section
0.01
Visual Magnitude
8
Color
Silver
Material Composition
Aluminum alloy structure.
Technical Details
Payload
Environmental data collection instruments.
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Environmental monitoring and data collection from climatological and hydrological stations across Djibouti.
Manufacturer
University of Montpellier Space Center (CSUM)
Life Expectancy
Designed for a mission duration of approximately 1 year.
Bus
CubeSat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
GMSK transmitters operating at 401.8 MHz for data transmission.
Power System
Solar cells and batteries.
ADCS
3-axis stabilization
Transmitter Frequency
401.8 MHz
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