Name | PSSC (PSSCT, PSSCT-1, Pico Satellite Solar Cell Testbed) |
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Type | Nanosatellite |
Units or mass | 6.5 kg |
Status | Reentry 2010-02-17. Was operational until 2009-03-19, 3.5 months, 109 days. |
Launched | 2008-11-29 |
NORAD ID | 33445 |
Deployer | SSPL (Space Shuttle Picosatellite Laincher, PLA, Picosatellite Launcher Assembly) |
Launcher | Space Shuttle |
Organisation | Aerospace Corporation |
Institution | Military |
Entity | Government (Civil / Military) |
Nation | US |
Oneliner |
Monitor accelerated radiation degradation of triple-junction solar cells in a high radiation environment. |
Description |
Monitor accelerated radiation degradation of triple-junction solar cells in a high radiation environment. |
Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
Photo sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] |
Last modified: 2023-06-08
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