Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by eu1sat on: 2025-11-19 16:18
Citation: https://celestrak.org/satcat/table-satcat.php?CATNR=58256
Verdict: Approved
Reviewed by - on: 2025-11-20 14:52
| Name | Connecta T3.1 |
| NORAD ID | 58256 |
| Followed NORAD ID | - |
| Alternative Names | - |
| Description | Plan-S's twin satellites, Connecta T3.1 and T3.2, are at the forefront of global connectivity innovation. Serving as ISL and Orbit Control Test platforms, they pave the way for a comprehensive satellite network. Within their compact 3U design, they operate in LEO & SSO orbits, boasting Plan-S's signature EPS, OBC, TMTC transceiver, ISL payload, and RF cards. Their distinctive double deployable solar panels optimize energy, while the custom sun and earth sensors amplify their cutting-edge design. The satellite is launched by SpaceX Transporter-9 mission in November 2023. The satellite has three distinctive half-duplex communication links as follows: ISL (with each other), High-Speed Data Link (with Ground Station) and TM/TC link (with Ground Station). |
| Owner/Operator | - |
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| Website | https://www.plan.space/ |
| Dashboard URL | - |
| Launch Date | Nov. 11, 2023, 6:49 p.m. |
| Deploy Date | Nov. 11, 2023, 7:48 p.m. |
| Re-entry Date | Nov. 16, 2025, midnight |
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| Re-entry Date | - | Nov. 16, 2025, midnight |