| Satellite | Stratus |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | not launched, expected in 2024 |
| Launcher | Falcon 9, (ELaNa 36) |
| Organisation | Michigan Technological University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Headquarters | US |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate measuring cloud fraction, cloud top height, and cloud top wind with performance comparable to NASA’s spacecraft. |
| Description |
Demonstrate a low-cost CubeSat platform capable of measuring cloud fraction, cloud top height, and cloud top wind with performance comparable to the best data obtained from NASA’s flagship Earth-observing spacecraft. Cloud properties are important for the energy budget of the Earth, as both incoming sunlight and outgoing thermal radiation are very sensitive to cloud variables. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
