SNaP-1 (SNAP, SNAP-3)

SNAP
Spacecraft name SNaP-1 (SNAP, SNAP-3)
Spacecraft type CubeSat
Units or mass 3U
Status Was semi-operational until 2014-XX-XX, a few weeks? (Smallsat 2020)
Launched 2013-12-06
NORAD ID 39468
Deployer P-POD (Poly-Picosatellite Orbital Deployer)
Launcher Atlas V
Entity name US Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Institution Military
Entity type Government (Civil / Military)
Country US
Launch brokerer Tyvak, ?
Oneliner

Related to the SMDC NAnosatellite Program (SNaP) - Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstrations.

Description

Related to the SMDC NAnosatellite Program (SNaP) - Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstrations.

Results

After a successful on-orbit insertion, SNaP-1 was not contacted until 6 January 2014 when the spacecraft experienced near full sun on-orbit conditions (high beta). It was discovered that the spacecraft went into power saver mode during initial de-tumble maneuver. Due to high momentum in the vehicle the spacecraft was never able to de-tumble leaving it unable to maintain sun-tracking. Contact was lost shortly after the end of on-orbit full sun conditions.

Failure cause High tumble and contact lost after full Sun illumination conditions ended.
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Last modified: 2023-06-08

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