RAAF M2 @ Nanosats Database

Name	RAAF M2 Pathfinder (M2PF)
Type	CubeSat
Units or mass	3U
Status	Operational
Launched	2020-06-13
NORAD ID	45727
Deployer	Maxwell [Rocket Lab],?
Launcher	Electron
Organisation	University of New South Wales (UNSW Canberra)
Institution	University
Entity	Academic / Education
Nation	Australia
Oneliner	Deliver to the RAAF AIS / ADS-B capability across the globe using COTS AIS and ADS-B systems.
Description	• Deliver to the RAAF AIS / ADS-B capability across the globe using COTS AIS and ADS-B systems. • Test, validate and further develop Australian SSA capabilities by providing engineering design and performance data for the design of future passive radar systems to track LEO spacecraft. • Develop and demonstrate software defined radio capability, which is used to support AIS and ADS-B monitoring and recording and GNSS SDR receive capability for passive LEO tacking. • Develop and demonstrate building-block technologies and CONOPS for future ADF space capabilities. Bespoke mechanical design supporting a large deployable model, a custom UNSW Canberra flight computer, custom deployable antennae and custom software defined radio receivers.
Sources	[1] [2] [3]
Photo Sources	[1] [2] [3]
Keywords	AIS, ADS-B
Space photos	Link

RAAF M2 Pathfinder (M2PF)