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NOOR 1A, 1B (Unicorn 2B, 2C)
NOOR 1 [Alba Orbital]
The Stara Space's NOOR 1A and 1B, also known Unicorn 2B and 2C mission are picosatellite developped by Alba Orbital to the 3P PocketQube form factor.
Noor 1A and Noor 1B are to demonstrate low Earth orbit intersatellite communications, encrypted communications and and integration with ground station software that allows 3rd party satellites to request data transfer.
Both satellites was launched on 6 December 2019 together with other PocketQubes and other satellites on an Electron KS launch vehicle.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | Alba Orbital |
| Contractors: | Alba Orbital |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | PocketQube (3P) |
| Propulsion: | None |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 0.75 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOOR 1A (Unicorn 2B) | 2019-084D | 06.12.2019 | OnS LC-1A | Electron KS | with ALE 2, NOOR 1B, ATL 1, FossaSat 1, SMOG-P, TRSI-Sat | |
| NOOR 1B (Unicorn 2C) | 2019-084E | 06.12.2019 | OnS LC-1A | Electron KS | with ALE 2, NOOR 1A, ATL 1, FossaSat 1, SMOG-P, TRSI-Sat |
References:
- Alba Orbital: Alba Orbital sell first two Unicorns to Stealth startup Stara Space, 15 January 2019
Further Unicorn missions:
