| Name | ZA-AeroSat (AZ01, ZA Aerosat) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | Reentry 2019-06-02. Was semi-operational? Sending weak beacon in sunlight. (Last SatNOGS report 2018-03-09, but never any data) |
| Launched | 2017-04-18 |
| NORAD ID | 42713 |
| Deployer | NRCSD (NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer) [Quad-M] |
| Launcher | Atlas V (QB50) |
| Deployment | Deployed from ISS on 2017-05-17 |
| Organisation | Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | South Africa |
| Launch brokerer | Nanoracks |
| Partners | QB50, CubeSpace, Stellenbosch University |
| Oneliner |
Part of QB50 to study lower termosphere. |
| Description |
To demonstrate passive aerodynamic stabilization of a CubeSat using its antennas as aerodynamic feathers - To provide a training/educational opportunity for young engineers and post graduate students by including them in the design, assembly, and operations of a satellite. QB50. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
Last modified: 2023-06-03
Detailed ZA-AeroSat entry in the Database
Full Nanosats Database (much more data)
