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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 would have confirmed its release into orbit, Kentucky Space ground controllers in Kentucky would have operated the satellite for the duration of its expected 18-24 month mission. After proper operation was confirmed, KySat-1 was to 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.
KySat-2 was built by Kentucky Space, a consortium consisting of University of Kentucky and Morehead State University.
The launch under the ELanA-1 mission on a Taurus-3110 failed on 04.03.2011 when the payload fairing did not separate.
A reflight of an improved version as KySat-2 is planned for 2013.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | Kentucky Space |
| Contractors: | Kentucky Space |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | CubeSat (1U) |
| Propulsion: | None |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 1 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KySat 1 | 2011-F01 | 04.03.2011 | Va 576E | F | Taurus-3110 | with Glory, E1P, Hermes |
