| Spacecraft name | Space Weather CubeSat-1 (SWC-1, SHAMS, SHMS) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 12U |
| Status | Operational? (Orbit raising seems to have succeeded, last checked 2026-07-29) |
| Launched | 2026-04-01 |
| NORAD ID | 68540 |
| Deployer | CSD (Canisterized Satellite Dispenser) [Planetary Systems Corporation, Rocket Lab] |
| Launcher | SLS (Space Launch System) (Artemis-2) |
| Organization | Saudi Space Agency |
| Institution | Space agency |
| Entity type | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Headquarters | Saudi Arabia |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by ? |
| Operator | ? |
| Oneliner |
Measure aspects of space weather at a range of distances from Earth. |
| Description |
Measure various aspects of space weather such as radiation, solar X-rays, solar energy particles, and magnetic fields. |
| Notes |
Classification is based on NASA signing contracts with local space agencies. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Beyond LEO orbit, Propulsion |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2026-07-29
