Objectives and Applications
The primary objective of developing this satellite is to provide a dynamic and realistic learning environment for undergraduates, graduates and staff in the development of small satellite technology.
The overall mission objective is to focus on the observation of the airglow phenomena.
Full Name
Swiss Cube
Mission Status
Operational (extended)
Mission Agencies
EPFL
Launch Date
23 Sep 2009
Mission Links
EOL Date
Sep 2027
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
99.31 minutes
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
98.4 deg
Orbit Altitude
720 km
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
12:00
Repeat Cycle
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International Designator
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