VZLUSAT-2
On the 26 of January 2022, the nanosatellite VZLUSAT–2 manufactured by Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLÚ) was launched from the ION Satellite Carrier operated by D-orbit. The satellite flew on the Transporter-3 mission by SpaceX with the Falcon 9 rocket.
The mission carries multiple payloads. There are two cameras for Earth observation, X-ray optical payload, Gamma Ray Burst Detector, Space X-ray Detector, Space Dosimetry System Demonstrator, and Water vapor outgassing sensor.
Spacemanic’s Role
Spacemanic delivered several subsystems and associated services:
- RA Solar panels
- CELESTE GNSS receiver
- Launch campaign management
Specifications
Size
Weight
Radio
Orbit height
Orbit type
Launch vehicle
Launch date
Status
3U
3 900 g
437.325 MHz (UHF)
500 – 550 km
Sun-synchronous
Falcon-9
Transporter-3
January 13, 2022
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