| Satellite name | CHEFSat-2 |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Organization | US Naval Research Laboratory |
| Institution | Institute |
| Entity | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Headquarters | US |
| Launch brokerer | Nanoracks |
| Oneliner |
Test and prepare consumer communications technology for use in space |
| Description |
Tests and prepares consumer communications technology for use in space. The growing range of devices, components and miniaturized technology available on consumer markets represents a boon for space exploration and cost management. CHEFSat specifically readies a consumer-grade radio frequency device for wider space use by testing its safety and effectiveness in a working CubeSat deployed from the International Space Station (ISS). |
| Sources | [1] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
Related Spacecraft
| Satellite | Status | Launcher | Launch | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEFSat (Cost-effective High E-Frequency Satellite) | Reentry 2022-01-02. Operational (Smallsat 2018) | Antares | 2017-11-12 | 460 km, 51.6 deg, Cygnus |
| CHEFSat 2 (Cost-effective High E-Frequency Satellite, CHEFSAT-2) | Reentry 2022-07-14. Was operational? (No public news found) | Antares | 2018-11-17 | 460 km, 51.6 deg, Cygnus |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
