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ASBM 2

Norwegian communications satellite. ASBM 2 was launched on August 12, 2024 aboard a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2024-143BNORAD 60423Norway

Identity

Name in GCAT
ASBM 2
International designator
2024-143B
NORAD catalog number
60423
GCAT identifier
S60423

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
Space Norway
Owner
Space Norway
Country
Norway
Builder
Northrop Grumman Space Systems Group (SSG)
Platform (bus)
Geostar-3

Launch

Date
August 12, 2024 · 02:02 UTC
Launch record
2024-143Success
Rocket
Falcon 9
Spaceport
Vandenberg · pad SLC4E

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
HEO
Perigee
8,646 km
Apogee
42,948 km
Inclination
62.32°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Aug 12, 2024

Size

Mass
3,505 kg
Dry mass
1,925 kg
Length
4.0 m
Diameter
3.00 m
Span
27.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q128933560 (CC0).