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CAS 5A
CAS 5A [CAMSAT]
CAS 5A (Chinese Amateur Radio satellite 5A) is a Chinese nanosatellite for amateur radio communication and education.
The satellite is based on the 6U CubeSat form factor. It carries two HF transponders and two V/UHF transponders. In orbit, it will also deploy the tiny 0.5 kg CAS 5B femtosatellite.
| Nation: | China |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Education, amateur radio communication, technology |
| Operator: | CAMSAT |
| Contractors: | CAMSAT |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | CubeSat (6U) |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS 5A | - | 2021 | Jq | with ?, CAS 5B |
References:
- AMSAT-UK: CAMSAT amateur radio transponder satellites to launch this year, 14 May 2018
