Nanosat
Also called Nanosat 1A
Will demonstrate the feasibility of applying scaled-down components and sensors
in mini satellites.
sat-index articles
Prime
contractor
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INTA
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Platform
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Mass
at launch
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20
kg
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Mass
in orbit
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Dimension
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hexagonal-based
prism totally covered by solar panels
approx 50 cm
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Solar
array
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Stabilization
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DC
power
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Design
lifetime
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Nanosat carries 4 experiments.
The first experiment involves delayed-time communications between distant
scientific stations such as Antarctica and INTA located in Madrid. The maximum
time between the downloading of the data and its restitution will be on the
order of 12 hours.
Nanosat will be equipped with experimental solar and magnetic nanosensors. They
are based on a new concept by which nanotechnology techniques are used with new
materials.
The fourth experiment involves using optical communications with infrared light
between some pieces of equipment on the satellite.