| Spacecraft name | CUAVA-2 (CUAVA2) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 6U |
| Status | not launched, expected in 2024 |
| Launcher | Falcon 9, (Transporter-11) |
| Entity name | University of Sydney |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Country | Australia |
| Launch brokerer | Exolaunch |
| Oneliner |
Main payloads are hyperspectral imaging & GPS reflectrometry. |
| Description |
The CUAVA-2 satellite incorporates a GPS reflectometry payload for remote sea state determination. It also includes a hyperspectral imager for applications in coastal and marine, agriculture and forestry environments, urban areas, water hazard assessment, and mineral exploration, as well as secondary payloads for technology demonstration and space weather study. Charge Exchange Thruster (CXT). The electric propulsion system was invented and developed at the University of Sydney. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| COTS subsystems |
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| Subsystems sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Propulsion |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
