| Name | PrintSat |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1U |
| Status | Launch failure |
| Launched | 2015-11-04 |
| NORAD ID | Launch failure |
| Deployer | NLAS (Nanosatellite Launch Adapter System) [NASA] |
| Launcher | Super Strypi (SPARK) |
| Organisation | Montana State University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | US |
| Launch brokerer | ORS Office (US DoD) |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate inter-satellite communications. |
| Description |
Measure and report on the characteristics of the Windform XT2.0 printed material and plating during its mission life in order to verify the utility of additive manufacturing for spacecraft structures and mechanisms. The entire structure of the small satellite will be printed with nano-carbon-impregnated plastic using a 3D printer. |
| Sources | [1] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
Last modified: 2023-06-08
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