JoeySat
European technology demonstration satellite launched in 2023
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JoeySat is a technology demonstrator satellite developed by the European Space Agency (ESA), the UK Space Agency (UKSA), and Eutelsat OneWeb.[1][2] During its two-year primary mission between 2023 and 2025, the satellite has successfully demonstrated various innovative technologies for communication satellites including "beam-hopping", where the satellite can swiftly switch its coverage between different locations, responding rapidly to changes in demand.[3][4][5] JoeySat was launched on 20 May 2023 on a Falcon 9 rocket.[6][7][8][9]
Mission typeTechnology demonstration
COSPAR ID2023-068R
Mission duration7 years (planned)
2 years, 9 months, 26 days (in progress)
2 years, 9 months, 26 days (in progress)
| Mission type | Technology demonstration |
|---|---|
| Operator |  European Space Agency UK Space Agency Eutelsat OneWeb |
| COSPAR ID | 2023-068R |
| Mission duration | 7 years (planned) 2 years, 9 months, 26 days (in progress) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 20 May 2023, 13:16 UTC |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 |
| Launch site | SLC-4E |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Altitude | 1,200 km |
