| Satellite name | Arkyd 3 |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Organisation | Planetary Resources |
| Institution | Company |
| Entity | Commercial |
| Nation | US |
| Launch brokerer | Spaceflight |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate CubeSat platform technologies for future constellation. |
| Description |
Technology demonstration nanosatellite based on the triple CubeSat form factor for the planned Arkyd-100 astronomy satellites but no optical payload. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] |
Related Spacecraft
| Name | Status | Rocket | Date | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkyd 3 | Launch failure | Antares | 2014-10-28 | 400 km, 51.6 deg, ISS |
| Arkyd 3 Reflight | Reentry 2015-12-23. Was operational. | Falcon 9 | 2015-04-14 | 400 km, 51.6 deg, ISS |
Last modified: 2023-06-03
