Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by fredy on: 2023-10-17 05:31
Citation: https://europeanspaceflight.com/two-vega-vv23-payloads-failed-to-deploy/
Verdict: Approved
Reviewed by - on: 2023-10-17 05:31
Name | ESTCube-2 |
NORAD ID | 99045 |
Followed NORAD ID | 58023 |
Alternative Names | - |
Description | ESTCube-2 is a 3U Cubesat built by the Estonian Student Satellite Foundation and University of Tartu. The mission aims to demonstrate deorbiting with plasma brake technology and qualify a deep-space nanospacecraft platform for future missions that will use the electric solar wind sail. Additionally, ESTCube-2 carries two Earth observation cameras and a materials testing experiment. Expected launch on the Vega-C VV23 from Kourou at October 7 2023 at 01:36 am UTC. |
Owner/Operator | - |
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Website | https://www.estcube.eu/project/ESTCube-2 |
Dashboard URL | - |
Launch Date | - |
Deploy Date | - |
Re-entry Date | - |
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