| Spacecraft name | CP9 (LEO, Launch Environment Observer, CP-9) |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 2U |
| Status | Reentry 2021-10-28. Was operational (Official social media last visited on 2019-09-26) |
| Launched | 2019-06-25 |
| NORAD ID | 44360 |
| Deployer | P-POD (Poly-Picosatellite Orbital Deployer) |
| Launcher | Falcon Heavy |
| Entity name | California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Country | US |
| Partners | Merritt Island High School |
| Oneliner |
Measure and record in-situ telemetry data from within the P-POD during launch. |
| Description |
Measure and record in-situ telemetry data from within the P-POD during launch. Specifically, the CP9 and StangSat CubeSats will record thermal data with a k-type thermocouple and dynamic data using two sets of accelerometers measuring ranges of ±10g and ±100g. Demonstrate new technologies within the P-POD platform, including power-on capability and more notably, wireless communication. StangSat will stream its telemetry data in real-time via WiFi to CP9 during launch, violating the existing CubeSat specification prohibiting RF within the P-POD. Demonstrating wireless communication within the P-POD can benefit future missions that do not wish to develop satellite-to-ground radio links. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
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Last modified: 2023-11-04
