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Aerocube 7

retired
Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 2015-058CLaunched 10/8/2015
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
NROL-55
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401 C
Launch Date
10/8/2015
Last Contact
1/1/2020
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
651 km
Inclination
64.78 deg
Dry Mass
2 kg
Total Mass
2 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
Aerospace Corporation
Manufacturer
Aerospace Corporation
Registry
COSPAR ID
2015-058C
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/796
Track
Mentions
2
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