| Name | Tyvak-0171 (SIRION-2?, EchoStar 2, Helios 3) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 6U |
| Status | Semi-operational? (Propulsion failed and did not reach nominal operational altitude, but otherwise likely operational) |
| Launched | 2020-09-02 |
| NORAD ID | 46295 |
| Deployer | RailPOD [Tyvak] |
| Launcher | Vega (Small Satellite Mission Service) |
| Organisation | EchoStar |
| Institution | Company |
| Entity | Commercial |
| Nation | US |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by Tyvak |
| Oneliner |
Two tiny S-band satellites to jumpstart a low-Earth-orbit constellation using spectrum gained through its acquisition of Helios Wire. |
| Failure cause | Propulsion from a supplier failed. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] |
Last modified: 2023-05-07
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