KySat 1 [Kentucky Space]
KySat 1 [Kentucky Space] |
KySat-1, the first satellite ever built in Kentucky, is a cube shaped picosat-class CubeSat satellite powered by solar energy, weighs 1 kg and measures 10cm on a side. Once KySat’s on-board computers confirm its release into orbit, Kentucky Space ground controllers in Kentucky will operate the satellite for the duration of its expected 18-24 month mission. After proper operation is confirmed, KySat-1 will be made available to K-12 students throughout Kentucky, and the world, to allow them to issue select commands to the satellite and download the data received.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | Kentucky Space |
| Contractors: | Kentucky Space |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | CubeSat |
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| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 1 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launcher | Remarks: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KySat 1 | 2010 | Va 576E | Taurus-3110 | with Glory, E1P, HERMES |
Last update: 27.09.2009
Contact: gunter.krebs@skyrocket.de
© Gunter Dirk Krebs