Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by scottg on: 2023-04-15 12:35 Citation: add link to SatNOGS DB Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2023-04-15 14:13
Name CIRBE
NORAD ID 99401
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names CubeSat Inner Radiation Belt Experiment
Description CIRBE, a 3U CubeSat, will study the inner radiation belt of Earth’s magnetosphere, providing new insight into the energetic particles that can disrupt satellites and threaten spacewalking astronauts. It will provide the first advanced resolution of one of Earth’s two Van Allen belts, a zone that traps energetic particles in the planet’s magnetic field.
Owner/Operator -
Status Operational
Countries of Origin
Website https://lasp.colorado.edu/home/cirbe/
Dashboard URL https://dashboard.satnogs.org/d/ibXMGpBVz/cirbe?orgId=1&from=now-24h&to=now
Launch Date April 15, 2023, 6:47 a.m.
Deploy Date April 15, 2023, 7:53 a.m.
Image CIRBE