| Name | TRYAD |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 6U |
| Entity name | Auburn University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Headquarters | US |
| Partners | University of Alabama in Huntsville, NASA |
| Oneliner |
Detect Terrestrial Gamma Ray Flashes in coincidence with ground lighting strike data. |
| Description |
To detect Terrestrial Gamma Ray Flashes in coincidence with ground lighting strike data and characterize the Gamma Ray beam geometries. To better establish connection between UV Flashes and TLEs, better temporal characteristics measurements, and spatial distribution (Science mission will last for 1 year). To become AMSAT transponders when science mission is complete (Transponder mode will last 4 years). To prepare students for the workforce. To attract and retain students in STEM disciplines. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Globalstar or Iridium or Inmarsat |
Related Spacecraft
| Satellite | Status | Launcher | Launch date | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRYAD 1 (Terrestrial Rays Analysis and Detection) | not launched | Falcon 9, (Transporter-15) | 2025-10-30 | not launched |
| TRYAD 2 (Terrestrial Rays Analysis and Detection) | not launched | Falcon 9, (Transporter-15) | 2025-10-30 | not launched |
Last modified: 2025-04-19
