OSC @ Nanosats Database

Name	OSC (Optics Space Craft, Virtual Telescope for X-Ray Observations, VTXO)
Type	CubeSat
Units or mass	6U
Status	not launched, expected in 2024
Organisation	New Mexico State University
Institution	University
Entity	Academic / Education
Nation	US
Oneliner	Part of VTXO project with 100 kg satellite and carries X-Ray optics.
Description	Carries the Phase Fresnel Lenses (PFLs), and a cold gas propulsion system to provide an initial perigee raise and provide orbit maintenance maneuvers. The OSC deploys from a standard 6U canister and contains a radiation tolerant avionics system. The two spacecraft launch on a common rideshare to a highly elliptical super synchronous transfer orbit. Once deployed, the they will perform a checkout procedure after which the two spacecraft will perform a series of maneuvers to bring the two spacecraft back together. At that point, VTXO is ready to begin performing the science phase of the mission.
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Keywords	GTO or GEO orbit, Formation flying, Propulsion, Intersatellite links

OSC (Optics Space Craft, Virtual Telescope for X-Ray Observations, VTXO)