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UNICORN-2Q (63491)
COSPAR: 2025-052BM | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
63491
International Designator
2025-052BM
Decay Date
11/26/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
UNICORN-2Q
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ALBAD
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.150
Diameter
0.050
Span
0.450
Dry Mass
0.750
Launch Mass
0.750
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unicorn-2Q
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ALBA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
PocketQube 3P
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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