| Satellite name | Perseus |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1.5U |
| Organisation | Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) |
| Institution | Institute |
| Entity | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Nation | US |
| Launch brokerer | Cal Poly, ? |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate CubeSat platform technologies and development methodologies. |
| Description |
Demonstrating the ability to build and launch a useful satellite quickly and at low cost, gaining CubeSat build and orbital experience, and validating the LANL design methodology. The satellites were designed and built in less than six months entirely at LANL at very low cost. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
Related Spacecraft
| Spacecraft | Status | Rocket | Launch date | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perseus 000 | Reentry 2010-12-30. Was operational. | Falcon 9 | 2010-12-08 | 295 km, 34.5 deg |
| Perseus 001 | Reentry 2010-12-31. Was operational. | Falcon 9 | 2010-12-08 | 295 km, 34.5 deg |
| Perseus 002 | Reentry 2010-12-30. Was operational. | Falcon 9 | 2010-12-08 | 295 km, 34.5 deg |
| Perseus 003 | Reentry 2010-12-31. Was operational. | Falcon 9 | 2010-12-08 | 295 km, 34.5 deg |
Last modified: 2023-06-08
