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Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 2026-074JLaunched 4/7/2026

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Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: STP-S29A
Launch Vehicle: Minotaur IV
Launch Date: 4/7/2026

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 495.5 km
Inclination: 60.02 deg
Dry Mass: 6 kg
Total Mass: 6 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type

Science Exploration

Payload Category

SCI

Payload Class

A

Organizations

Operator: University of Colorado
Manufacturer: University of Colorado

Registry

COSPAR ID: 2026-074J

Track

Mentions

3

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