Name | PowerSat |
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Type | CubeSat |
Units or mass | 3U |
Status | not launched, expected in 2023 |
Organisation | California Polytechnic State University |
Institution | University |
Entity | Academic / Education |
Nation | US |
Launch brokerer | NASA CSLI / ELaNa |
Oneliner |
Technology demonstration mission on the use of a new generation of deployable solar arrays. |
Description |
Technology demonstration mission on the use of a new generation of deployable solar arrays in low-Earth orbit, which would be the first step in developing space-based solar power systems using small satellites. Having a secondary focus of education, the project will create hands-on, project-based learning opportunities and science, technology, education, and math, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusivity values awareness for more than fifty students at the undergraduate and graduate level. |
Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] |
Photo Sources | [1] |
Keywords | Propulsion |
Last modified: 2022-12-29
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