NORSAT TD [UTIAS]
The Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) is developing the NORSAT TD microsatellite, for the Norsk Romsenter (Norwegian Space Centre) for demonstrating new technologies.
SFL is building the NorSat-TD satellite for the Norwegian Space Agency based upon its DEFIANT platform. NorSat-TD represents impressive technological collaboration among European nations. Multiple advanced or experimental payloads will see their first applications in orbit aboard the microsatellite:
Nation: | Norway |
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Type / Application: | Technology, traffic monitoring |
Operator: | Norsk Romsenter |
Contractors: | UTIAS (University of Toronto, Institute for Aerospace Studies) (bus); Norsk Romsenter (payload) |
Equipment: | AIS-receiver, SmallCAT, VDES, Laser Reflector |
Configuration: | Defiant bus |
Propulsion: | Iodine-fueled electric thruster |
Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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NORSAT TD | - | 202x | with ? |