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Keyhan-2

Iranian satellite. Keyhan-2 was launched on January 28, 2024 aboard a Simorgh from Semnan. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2024-018BNORAD 58850Iran

Identity

Name in GCAT
Kaihan 2
Common name
Keyhan-2
International designator
2024-018B
NORAD catalog number
58850
GCAT identifier
S58850

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Defense
Program
Iran
Owner
IRSA
Country
Iran
Builder
Iran Electronics Industries
Platform (bus)
Cubesat 3U

Launch

Date
January 28, 2024 · 00:04 UTC
Launch record
2024-018Success
Rocket
Simorgh
Spaceport
Semnan · pad IKSC

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/I
Perigee
453 km
Apogee
1,106 km
Inclination
58.70°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Jan 28, 2024

Size

Mass
5 kg
Dry mass
5 kg
Length
0.3 m
Diameter
0.10 m
Span
0.3 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q124367920 (CC0).