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retired
CommunicationsLEOCOSPAR 2018-096LLaunched 11/29/2018
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
HySIS/Cubesats
Launch Vehicle
PSLV CA
Launch Date
11/29/2018
Last Contact
2/22/2023
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
487.5 km
Inclination
97.48 deg
Dry Mass
3 kg
Total Mass
3 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Kepler Communications
Manufacturer
AAC Clyde Space
Constellation
Name
Kepler Network
Active Satellites
12
Planned Satellites
18
Registry
COSPAR ID
2018-096L
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1060
Track
Mentions
201
All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.
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CapabilityPlanValue 4.0May 10, 2018House bill keeps Europa Clipper on track despite launch vehicle uncertainties
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