Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by fredy on: 2025-07-22 18:14 Citation: Launch didn't happen Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2025-07-22 18:14
Name REAL
NORAD ID 98545
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names -
Description The overarching objective for the REAL CubeSat is to improve our understanding of the physical mechanisms responsible for scattering radiation belt electrons into the atmosphere. REAL's mission will characterize different modes of atmospheric loss by making precision measurements of the electron pitch angle and energy distributions in low Earth orbit over a wide energy range (keV to MeV). With this, REAL will determine when and where different modes of electron precipitation loss occur, how they depend on energy, and what relative impact they have on the radiation belts. These objectives help develop the knowledge and capability to detect and predict extreme conditions in space in order to further help protect life and society as well as safeguard human and robotic explorers beyond Earth.
Owner/Operator -
Status Future
Countries of Origin
Website http://www.ssel.montana.edu/projects/real.html
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date July 22, 2025, 6:13 p.m.
Deploy Date July 22, 2025, 7:07 p.m.
Image REAL
Field Previous Suggested
Status Operational Future