KySat 1

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 10 cm 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.

The launch on a Taurus-3110 failed on 04.03.2011 when the payload fairing did not separate.