Suggestion for New Satellite
Suggested by - on: 2021-07-21 10:11
Citation: CITATION NEEDED - https://xkcd.com/285/
Verdict: Approved
Reviewed by - on: 2021-07-21 10:11
| Name | ESTCUBE 1 |
| NORAD ID | 39161 |
| Followed NORAD ID | - |
| Alternative Names | - |
| Description | 1U cubesat from Estonia that will deploy a 10m long tether and measure/study effects on it of the solar wind with a view to future use as a solar sail. While emphasis was placed on educating students during creation of ESTCube-1, it does have a scientific purpose. On board the satellite is an electric solar wind sail (e-sail) which was invented by Finnish scientist Pekka Janhunen. |
| Owner/Operator | - |
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| Website | - |
| Dashboard URL | - |
| Launch Date | - |
| Deploy Date | - |
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