Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by michal.drzal on: 2023-01-15 23:08 Citation: https://community.libre.space/t/strf-bandscan-results/9827/24 Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2023-01-15 23:12
Name MANDRAKE 2 ABLE
NORAD ID 48907
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names -
Description -
Owner/Operator -
Status Operational
Countries of Origin
Website -
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date June 30, 2021, midnight
Deploy Date -
Image MANDRAKE 2 ABLE
Field Previous Suggested
Name Mandrake 2A MANDRAKE 2 ABLE
Alternative Names MANDRAKE 2 ABLE -
Description Mandrake 2 is a technology demonstration mission conducted under DARPA's Blackjack program consisting of two satellites. The twin Mandrake 2 satellites will carry optical inter-satellite links for broadband data. According to DARPA these could form the basis of future optically meshed networks in LEO. The satellites were made in just nine months by Astro Digital with optical links from SA Photonics. -
Image Mandrake 2A MANDRAKE 2 ABLE