| Name | ORCA (SEOPS-ORCA) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 6U |
| Status | Operational? (No public news found) |
| Launched | 2019-07-25 |
| NORAD ID | 44418 |
| Deployer | Slingshot / Equalizer [SEOPS] |
| Launcher | Falcon 9 (CRS-18) |
| Deployment | Deployed from Cygnus on 2019-08-07 |
| Organisation | DARPA |
| Institution | Military |
| Entity | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Nation | US |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by Blue Canyon |
| Operator | Blue Canyon |
| Partners | SEOPS |
| Oneliner |
Technology demonstration for advancing Radio Frequency (RF). |
| Description |
Demonstration technology in the Radio Frequency (RF) arena. There have been many strides in RF for communication between space assets and then to ground. Space communication leads to increased satellite applications, elevating the need for ground control through automation. |
| Sources | [1] |
Last modified: 2023-06-03
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