| Name | CXBN (Cosmic X-ray Background Nanosatellite) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 2U |
| Status | Was semi-operational until 2013-01-XX. Too weak signal for science mission (eoPortal) |
| Launched | 2012-09-13 |
| NORAD ID | 38762 |
| Deployer | P-POD (Poly-Picosatellite Orbital Deployer) |
| Launcher | Atlas V |
| Organisation | Morehead State University/Kentucky Space |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | US |
| Launch brokerer | Cal Poly, Naval Postgraduate School |
| Oneliner |
Measure cosmic x-ray background in the 30-50 keV range. |
| Description |
Increase the precision of measurements of the Cosmic X-Ray Background (CXRB) in the 30-50 keV range. Constrain models that explain the relative contribution of cosmic X-Ray sources to the CXRB. Produce data that will lend insight into the underlyng physics of the Diffuse X-Ray Background. Provide flight heritage for CXT-based X-Ray gamma-ray detectors and CubeSat technologies. |
| Failure cause | Weak transmit SNR owing to an anomalous low power mode. |
| Sources | [1] |
Last modified: 2022-12-29
Detailed CXBN entry in the Database
Full Nanosats Database (much more data)
