Delfi-n3Xt

Delfi-n3Xt is a Dutch nanosatellite which is operated by Delft University of Technology.[3] It was launched on 21 November 2013.[4] It is a three-unit CubeSat which will be used to demonstrate propulsion and communications systems for future missions.[5]

Delfi-n3Xt
Mission typeEducation and Technology Demonstration
OperatorDelft University of Technology
COSPAR ID2013-066N
SATCAT no.39428
Websitewww.delfispace.nl
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft type3U CubeSat
ManufacturerPumpkin, Inc
Launch mass3.5 kilograms (7.7 lb)
Dimensions10 x 10 x 34 cm
Start of mission
Launch date21 November 2013, 07:10:16 (2013-11-21UTC07:10:16Z) UTC[1]
RocketDnepr
Launch siteDombarovsky 370/13
ContractorKosmotras
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric
RegimeLow Earth
Perigee altitude599 kilometres (372 mi)
Apogee altitude780 kilometres (480 mi)
Inclination97.76 degrees
Period98.41 minutes
Epoch24 May 2014, 14:04:39 UTC[2]
 

Delfi-n3Xt was launched successfully by a Dnepr carrier rocket flying from Site 370/13 at the Dombarovsky launch site. Delfi was a secondary payload aboard the rocket, whose primary mission was to deploy DubaiSat 2 and STSAT-3. Delfi was one of 25 secondary payloads aboard the rocket, for a total of 32 satellites.

The Delfi team made contact with the satellite during its first pass.

References

  1. Graham, William (21 November 2013). "Russian Dnepr conducts record breaking 32 satellite haul". NASASpaceflight.com. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  2. "DELFI-N3XT Satellite details 2013-066N NORAD 39428". N2YO. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  3. Delfi-n3Xt. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
  4. Delfi Space
  5. Krebs, Gunter. "Delfi-n3Xt". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 9 April 2013.


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