| Name | CUTE-1.7+APD-2 (CUTE1.7+APD-II) |
|---|---|
| Type | Nanosatellite |
| Units or mass | 3 kg |
| Status | Operational (CW beacon still received, but unsure about data. Last SatNOGS report 2020-12-27 last checked on 2020-12-27) |
| Launched | 2008-04-28 |
| NORAD ID | 32785 |
| Deployer | CSS, TSD (CUTE Separation System, TITech Separation System) |
| Launcher | PSLV |
| Organisation | Tokyo Institute of Technology |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | Japan |
| Launch brokerer | Space Flight Laboratory (UTIAS-SFL) |
| Oneliner |
Follow-on satellite to the Cute-1.7 + APD plus many improvements and camera. |
| Description |
Follow-on satellite to the Cute-1.7 + APD Many improvements in particular, for amateur communications system, camera system, APD sensor, based on the experiences acquired in the development and operation of Cute-1.7 + APD. Redesigned satellite structure for increased solar cell area. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Space photos |       
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Last modified: 2022-12-29
Detailed CUTE-1.7+APD-2 entry in the Database
Full Nanosats Database (much more data)
