Suggestion for New Satellite
Suggested by ENSFNM on: 2021-10-17 20:51 Citation: VK5Q1 and SV1QVE survey Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2021-10-18 06:49
Name PICASSO
NORAD ID 46281
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names PICASSO-BEL PICosatellite for Atmospheric and Space Science Observations
Description PICASSO (PICosatellite for Atmospheric and Space Science Observations) is a Belgian 3U CubeSat, designed to investigate the upper layers of Earth’s atmosphere. PICASSO is developed for the QB50 project for ESA by the Belgian Institute of Space Aeronomy (BISA) with VTT Finland and the UK’s Clyde Space, PICASSO will measure the distribution of ozone in the stratosphere and profile the temperature of the mesosphere and the electron density in the ionosphere.
Owner/Operator -
Status Operational
Countries of Origin
Website -
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date Sept. 3, 2020, midnight
Deploy Date -
Image PICASSO