| Satellite | CU-E3 (Colorado University Earth Escape Explorer) |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 6U |
| Status | cancelled |
| Entity name | University of Colorado Boulder |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Headquarters | US |
| Oneliner |
Advancing deep space CubeSat communication techniques in heliocentric orbit. |
| Description |
Flat-panel antenna array for high data rate communications. Uses solar pressure for orbit control. |
| Notes |
Was one of 13 SLS 6U Interplanetary or Lunar CubeSats, but did not make it in time. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] |
| COTS subsystems |
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| Subsystems sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Propulsion, Beyond Earth orbit |
Last modified: 2024-09-02
