| Satellite name | GEARRS 2 (GEARRSAT 2, Globalstar Experiment And Risk Reduction Satellite) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | Was operational until 2016-XX-XX? |
| Launched | 2015-05-20 |
| NORAD ID | 40657 |
| Deployer | P-POD (Poly-Picosatellite Orbital Deployer) |
| Launcher | Atlas V |
| Entity name | NearSpace Launch |
| Institution | Company |
| Entity type | Commercial |
| Country | US |
| Launch brokerer | Tyvak, ? |
| Partners | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate satellite operations through Globalstar network. |
| Description |
Show that the Globalstar satellite network is a feasible option for the command and control of a small satellite system. |
| Notes |
Second satellite to GEARRS. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Globalstar or Iridium or Inmarsat |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2023-06-03
