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Satellite Fact Sheet
Lightsail B
General
Designation
44420 / 19036AC
Launch date
25 Jun 2019 / 2 Jul 2019
Country of origin
United States
Mission
Technology
Perigee/Apogee
716/732 km
Inclination
24°
Period
99 min
Launch vehicle
Falcon
#81
Ejected from
Prox 1
. The sail was deployed on 24 Jul 2019. Will test maneuvers in orbit.
The satellite demonstrated orbit raising (2 km) using its sail.
End of life
Decay
19 Nov 2022
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