Spacecraft | CougSat (CougSat‑1) |
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Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
Units or mass | 1U |
Status | not launched, expected in 2024 |
Launcher | Falcon 9 |
Organization | Washington State University |
Institution | University |
Entity type | Academic / Education |
Headquarters | US |
Oneliner |
Educational mission and CubeSat platform development. |
Description |
Educate undergraduate students and establish a long term cubesat development program for future students, who will benefit from the institutional knowledge and resources obtained. Provide real world experience collaborating on a challenging STEM project. Allow opportunities for leadership growth and develop project management skills Increase awareness about the aerospace industry and provide networking opportunities to those in the industry. Integrate with local communities through outreach and drive interest for future STEM students. Photograph Earth and send images back. Study the effects of microgravity on the germination of dehydrated pea seeds in a pressurized chamber. |
Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
Photo sources | [1] [2] |
Last modified: 2024-05-29