CroCube
CroCube is a pioneering project aimed at assembling and launching Croatia’s first nanosatellite. This 1U satellite is equipped with a camera and a first Croatian hardware to fly to space – a nanosatellite module called Astrotron 1000.
Primary goal of the mission is to capture images of the Earth and create the first image of Croatia from space on a proprietary spacecraft. CroCube represents a significant leap for Croatia into the space era, aiming to spur technological development and innovation within the country.
Spacemanic’s Role
Spacemanic delivered the CubeSat platform and subsystems:
- RA Solar panels
- AMUN Power supply unit
- EDDIE On-board computer
- MURGAS UHF/VHF transceiver
- LODESTONE mag+gyro+acc
- & customized motherboards
Associated Services:
- Satellite design & development
- Launch campaign management
- Licensing and frequency coordination
- Support to the payload team
- Environmental testing campaign
- Integration services
- Satellite operations
Specifications
Size
Weight
Radio
Orbit height
Orbit type
Launch vehicle
Launch date
Status
1U
1 100 g
436.775 MHz (UHF)
145.975 MHz (VHF)
510 km
Middle inclination (45°)
Falcon-9
Bandwagon-2
December 21, 2024
NActive