Key statistics
Satellite R3D2 at a glance.
Uptime
787
Days in orbit
Revolutions
N/A
Per day
Orbit
LEO
Low Earth Orbit
Inclination
N/A
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Satellite identification and parameters
Extended collection of information and parameters for R3D2.
Object identification
Object name: R3D2
International designator: 2019-016A
Object number (NORAD): 44073
Object ID (CCSDS): 44073
Country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (US)
Current information (Y/N): Y
RCS size: LARGE
Orbital parameters
Decay date: May 23, 2021
Inclination: 39.51 deg
Period: 87.73 minutes
Apoapsis: 172.0 km
Periapsis: 152.0 km
Two-line elements (TLE)
No TLE available, as this satellite has decayed and is no longer in orbit.
Live tracking on map
Satellite R3D2 has decayed and is no longer in orbit. No tracking available.
Associated space launch
Radio Frequency Risk Reduction Deployment Demonstration (R3D2) is a mission for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). It will test a prototype reflect array antenna which is intended to improve radio communications in small spacecraft.
R3D2 was lifted into orbit during the mission ‘Electron | Two Thumbs Up (DARPA R3D2)’, on board a Electron space rocket.
The launch took place on March 28, 2019, 11:27 p.m. from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A.
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Electron | Two Thumbs Up (DARPA R3D2)
Agency: N/A
Status: Launch Successful
Launch date: March 28, 2019, 11:27 p.m. UTC
Rocket: Electron
Launch pad: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Location: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
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