NanoACE
CubeSat technology demonstration
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NanoACE is a technology demonstration CubeSat by Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems to validate their communications, navigation, guidance, and software technology.[1][6] NanoACE was launched onboard a Soyuz-2.1a Fregat-M, on July 14, 2017, along with Russian Earth imaging satellite Kanopus-V-IK and 71 other CubeSats.[7]
Mission typeTechnology demonstration
OperatorTerran Orbital[1]
COSPAR ID2017-042V
Websitetyvak.eu/missions/nanoace
| Mission type | Technology demonstration |
|---|---|
| Operator | Terran Orbital[1] |
| COSPAR ID | 2017-042V |
| Website | tyvak.eu/missions/nanoace |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat (3U)[2] |
| Manufacturer | Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems |
| Launch mass | 5.2 kg (11 lb)[1] |
| Dimensions | 30 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm (11.8 in × 3.9 in × 3.9 in)[2] |
| Power | 4 deployable solar panels |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | July 14, 2017, 7:36am UTC[3] |
| Rocket | Soyuz-2.1a |
| Launch site | Baikonur Cosmodrome |
| Contractor | Roscosmos |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Regime | Low Earth Orbit[4] |
| Periapsis altitude | 566.9 km (352.3 mi)[5] |
| Apoapsis altitude | 581.5 km (361.3 mi)[5] |
| Inclination | 97.4°[5] |
| Period | 96 minuets[5] |
The satellite has two Infrared and two visible light cameras.[6] It can maneuver via its cold gas propulsion system.[2][6]