Name | AEPEX (Atmospheric Effects of Precipitation through Energetic X-rays) |
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Type | CubeSat |
Units or mass | 6U |
Status | not launched, expected in 2024 |
Organisation | University of Colorado at Boulder |
Institution | University |
Entity | Academic / Education |
Nation | US |
Oneliner |
Investigate electrons that fall into Earth’s atmosphere from the Van Allen radiation belts. |
Description |
Investigate electrons that fall into Earth’s atmosphere from the Van Allen radiation belts. These electrons interact with the atmosphere and have major implications for the atmospheric ozone balance. |
Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
Photo Sources | [1] |
Last modified: 2022-12-29
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