FalconSat-2 Mission

Objectives and Applications

FalconSat-2 is a student-built low-cost microsatellite of the USAFA (United States Air Force Academy), Colorado Springs, CO. The science objectives are to investigate F-region ionospheric plasma depletions. The educational objective is to provide hands-on experience in an exciting endeavor.

Mission Summary

Full Name
FalconSat-2
Mission Status
Mission complete
Mission Agencies
USAF
Launch Date
24 Mar 2006
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EOL Date
24 Mar 2006
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Orbit Details

Orbit Type
Highly elliptical
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
N/A
Orbit Inclination
39 deg
Orbit Altitude
650 km
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
Repeat Cycle
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