Suggestion for New Satellite
Suggested by ENSFNM on: 2021-10-11 20:31 Citation: VK5Q1 and SV1QVE survey Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2021-10-12 07:22
Name 3CAT-5/B, FSSCat B
NORAD ID 46293
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names TYVAK 0162
Description FSSCat A and B or 3Cat 5A and 5B, are two 6U CubeSat developed at the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC) to collect data to complement the Copernicus Sentinels and, in particular, to support the Copernicus Land and Marine Environment services using a state-of-the-art dual microwave payload as well as a multispectral optical payload. Also it is to demonstrate Inter-Satellite Links (ISL) with a Laser Communication Payload.
Owner/Operator -
Status Operational
Countries of Origin
Website -
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date Sept. 3, 2020, midnight
Deploy Date -
Image 3CAT-5/B, FSSCat B