CICERO-6
Earth observation micro-satellite
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CICERO-6 (Community Initiative for Continuing Earth Radio Occultation) was a CubeSat designed and operated by GeoOptics, Inc.[1] It was the first launched of the CICERO satellite constellation. Its purpose, as part of the constellation, was to use GPS and Galileo radio occultation (GNSS-RO) and GNSS reflectometry (GNSS-R) to provide data on Earth's atmosphere and climate.[2][4] The CICERO project aimed to have a lower cost compared to other Earth observation projects.[5]
Mission typeEarth observation
OperatorGeoOptics Inc.
ManufacturerOrbital Solutions Monaco[1]
Launch mass10 kg (22 lb)[2]
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, the model of rocket that launched CICERO-6 | |
| Mission type | Earth observation |
|---|---|
| Operator | GeoOptics Inc. |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Orbital Solutions Monaco[1] |
| Launch mass | 10 kg (22 lb)[2] |
| Power | 21 watts |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 23 June 2017, 3:59 UTC[2] |
| Rocket | PSLV-XL |
| Launch site | Sriharikota Launching Range |
| Contractor | ISRO |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Regime | Low Earth orbit[2] |
| Altitude | 505 km (314 mi) |
| Periapsis altitude | 407.8 km (253.4 mi)[3] |
| Apoapsis altitude | 417.1 km (259.2 mi)[3] |
| Inclination | 97.1° |
| Period | 92.7 minutes |
The satellite re-entered the atmosphere on 11 June 2024.[6]