| Spacecraft name | UoS3 (Project BLAST, University of Southampton Small Satellite) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1U |
| Status | cancelled |
| Entity name | University of Southampton |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Country | UK |
| Oneliner |
Obtain position and attitude data for the validation of re-entry prediction software plus camera. |
| Description |
Obtain position and attitude data for the validation of atmospheric models and space object re-entry prediction software. Design, build, test and operate a CubeSat. Obtain photographs of Europe and transmit them to the ground for public relations and outreach purposes. Generate data to validate space object re-entry prediction software. Develop a CubeSat platform based on smartphone technology. Test fly parts of the internal structure that have been 3D printed. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
