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 | 3U |
| Weight | 3900 g |
| Radio | 437.325 MHz (UHF) |
| Orbit height | 500-550 km |
| Orbit type | Sun-synchronous |
| Launch Vehicle | Falcon-9 Transporter-3 |
| Launch date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Status | Active |
