| Satellite | LACCE (LouisianA Coronal mass ejection Correlation Experiment) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | cancelled |
| Organisation | University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Country | US |
| Partners | ULA |
| Oneliner |
Highly elliptical geosynchronous transfer orbit to study the impacts of solar storms to the Earth’s magnetic field, light spectra and radiation belts. |
| Description |
Use its highly elliptical geosynchronous transfer orbit to study the impacts of solar storms to the Earth’s magnetic field, light spectra and radiation belts. CMEs are huge explosions of plasma from the Sun’s outer atmosphere that can trigger geomagnetic storms and enhanced aurora at Earth. The GTO orbit will offer the LACCE satellite a unique opportunity to study these effects at a continuum of distances from our planet. |
| Notes |
Won free ULA launch slot. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Keywords | GTO or GEO orbit |
Last modified: 2023-06-03
