| Name | TRYAD |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 6U |
| Organization | Auburn University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Country | US |
| Launch brokerer | SEOPS |
| 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] [5] [6] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] |
| Keywords | Globalstar or Iridium or Inmarsat |
Related Spacecraft
| Name | Status | Launcher | Date | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRYAD 1 (Terrestrial Rays Analysis and Detection) | Operational? (No news or amateur receptions found, last checked 2025-12-24) | Falcon 9, (Transporter-15) | 2025-11-28 | 510 km, 97.5 deg |
| TRYAD 2 (Terrestrial Rays Analysis and Detection) | Operational? (No news or amateur receptions found, last checked 2025-12-24) | Falcon 9, (Transporter-15) | 2025-11-28 | 510 km, 97.5 deg |
Last modified: 2026-01-04
