| Name | ERNST (Experimental Spacecraft based on Nanosatellite Technology) |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 12U |
| Status | Operational (Many reports with data on SatNOGS and object identified, last checked 2024-09-02) |
| Launched | 2024-08-16 |
| NORAD ID | 60528 |
| Deployer | EXOpod Nova 12U/16U [Exolaunch] |
| Launcher | Falcon 9 (Transporter-11) |
| Organisation | Fraunhofer EMI |
| Institution | Institute |
| Entity | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Nation | Germany |
| Oneliner |
Main payload is an advanced cryocooled MWIR camera for monitoring the Earths infrared background. |
| Description |
Evaluate the utility of a 12U nanosatellite mission built on CubeSat components for scientific and military purposes. Main payload is an advanced MWIR camera for monitoring the Earths infrared background. In addition, there is a radiation sensor for in orbit measurements Cryocooled MWIR detector and FPGA-based data processing unit. The system performs background monitoring in spectral bands with low atmospheric transmission. FPGA System-on-chip provides the computational performance, interfaces and mass storage for capturing, pro-cessing and storing high-resolution images. Payloads mass of 2.5 kg and power requirements of 17 W . |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
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| Subsystems sources | [1] |
| Keywords | De-orbit device |
| On the same launch |
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Last modified: 2024-09-28
