| Name | Raavana-1 (BIRDS-3) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1U |
| Status | Reentry 2021-10-03. Was operational (Last JA0CAW reports from 2019-06-22 checked on 2019-06-24) |
| Launched | 2019-04-17 |
| NORAD ID | 44330 |
| Deployer | J-SSOD (JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer) |
| Launcher | Antares |
| Deployment | Deployed from ISS on 2019-06-17 |
| Organisation | Kyushu Institute of Technology |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation (HQ) | Sri Lanka |
| Nation (AIT) | Japan |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by Kyushu Institute of Technology |
| Launch brokerer | JAXA |
| Oneliner |
Remote Data Collection based on low powered LoRa modulation for demonstration. |
| Description |
Provide ciphered short messages in its beacon in the 437 MHz band. Remote Data Collection based on low powered LoRa modulation for demonstration of remote data collection and processing onboard. Imaging mission for public outreach and awareness, Earth Magnetic Field measurement, Glue Mission: to find COTS alternative to expensive space glue and Active Attitude Stabilization as precursor to active pointing control for future CubeSat missions. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
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Last modified: 2022-12-29
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