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Aces-2

American technology demonstration satellite operated by DARPA. Aces-2 was launched on June 12, 2023 aboard a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2023-084ZNORAD 56955United States

Identity

Name in GCAT: Blackjack Aces-2
Common name: Aces-2
International designator: 2023-084Z
NORAD catalog number: 56955
GCAT identifier: S56955
UN registration: ST/SG/SER.E/1146

Mission

Mission type: Communications
Use: Defense
Program: BJ Aces
Owner: DARPA
Country: United States
Builder: Blue Canyon Technologies
Platform (bus): X-SAT

Launch

Date: June 12, 2023 · 21:35 UTC
Launch record: 2023-084Success
Rocket: Falcon 9
Spaceport: Vandenberg · pad SLC4E

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): LLEO/S
Perigee: 518 km
Apogee: 535 km
Inclination: 97.51°
Status: In orbit
Last known active: Jun 12, 2023

Size

Mass: 200 kg
Dry mass: 200 kg
Length: 1.5 m
Diameter: 0.50 m
Span: 1.5 m

Launched together

Aces-3Communications · DARPA QPS-SAR-6Radar imaging · QPS Labs Aces-4Communications · DARPA Aces-1Communications · DARPA W-Series 1Technology · Varda Space Spei SatellesTechnology · PolyTorino URESAT-1Communications · URE MRC-100Signals intelligence · BME EPIC Hyper-2Optical imaging · AAC ClydeSpace

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q137807309 (CC0).