Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by ENSFNM on: 2021-10-11 20:49 Citation: CITATION NEEDED - https://xkcd.com/285/ Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2021-10-12 07:22
Name ARKYD 6A
NORAD ID 43130
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names A6A
Description Planetary Resources' Arkyd 6A or A6A is a technology demonstration nanosatellite based on the 6U CubeSat form factor for the planned Arkyd-100 asteroid prospecting astronomy satellites.
Owner/Operator -
Status Operational
Countries of Origin
Website -
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date Jan. 12, 2018, midnight
Deploy Date -
Image ARKYD 6A
Field Previous Suggested
Alternative Names - A6A
Description Arkyd-6A is a 6U CubeSat technology demonstration mission of Planetary Resources Inc. with the goal to explore potentially useful resources on asteroids and develop technologies for asteroid mining. Planetary Resources' Arkyd 6A or A6A is a technology demonstration nanosatellite based on the 6U CubeSat form factor for the planned Arkyd-100 asteroid prospecting astronomy satellites.
Launch Date - Jan. 12, 2018, midnight
Image ARKYD 6A ARKYD 6A