| Name | POPACS (Polar Orbiting Passive Atmospheric Calibration Sphere) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | Passive spheres. Separated into multiple parts. |
| Launched | 2013-09-29 |
| NORAD ID | 39268 |
| Deployer | CSD (Canisterized Satellite Dispenser) [Planetary Systems Corporation] |
| Launcher | Falcon 9 |
| Organisation | Utah State University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | US |
| Oneliner | 3 passive spheres to assess changes in the density of the upper atmosphere. |
| Sources | Link-1 |
Last modified: 2019-07-07
Detailed POPACS entry in the Database
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