| Spacecraft name | TacSat-6 |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | Operational? (No public news found but assuming to be operational from the SmallSat 2020 paper) |
| Launched | 2013-12-06 |
| NORAD ID | 39473 |
| Deployer | P-POD (Poly-Picosatellite Orbital Deployer) |
| Launcher | Atlas V |
| Organisation | Space & Missile Defense Command |
| Institution | Military |
| Entity type | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Country | US |
| Launch brokerer | Tyvak, ? |
| Oneliner |
The mission will demonstrate nanosatellite communication capabilities. |
| Description |
The mission will demonstrate nanosatellite communication capabilities. |
| Notes |
The satellite will complete a technical demonstration mission, however, specifics have not been published. In a 2009 report, mission concepts for TacSat-6 included testing of automation of multiple payload mission and T-Sat Military Transformational Communications. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2023-06-08
