| Name | Alpha (CayugaSat) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1U |
| Status | not launched, expected in 2024 |
| Organisation | Cornell University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | US |
| Partners | Ithaca High School |
| Oneliner |
Technology demonstration mission to deploy a 1x1m light sail with four tiny “chipsats” . |
| Description |
Technology demonstration mission to deploy a 1x1m light sail with four tiny “chipsats” called Sprites attached. CayugaSat planned to have 4 by 4.5 m solar sail. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] |
| Keywords | Propulsion, Solar sail, Chipsats-Sprites |
Last modified: 2023-06-03
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