MuSat 2, 3 (original) (raw)
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MuSat 2 [Muon Space]
The MuSat-2 satellite is a demonstration spacecraft with the primary goal: to demonstrate and validate the on-orbit performance of Muon Space�s in-house built microwave and hyperspectral sensors.
With the 70-kilogram satellite, Muon intends to demonstrate the technology stack developed for their climate-monitoring constellation.
It carries a GNSS reflectometry (GNSS-R) mission measuring ocean surface wind speeds and soil moisture.
MuSat-2, and 3 will be nearly identical satellites aside from their sensor suite and will operate in independent, circular, sun-synchronous orbits.
MuSat 3 has been replaced by a MuSat Gen2 based mission.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology, earth observation |
| Operator: | Muon Space |
| Contractors: | Muon Space |
| Equipment: | GNSS-R payload |
| Configuration: | MuSat Gen1 |
| Propulsion: | None |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 67 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MuSat 2 | 2024-043B | 04.03.2024 | Va SLC-4E | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with MethaneSAT, Jackal X-1L-001, 002, Aries 1, Quark-Lite, Gluon, LizzieSat 1, MuSat 2, ICEYE X36, X37, X38, GHOSt 4, 5, �uSat 44, YAM 6, Rose, Fifi, Riri, Loulou, Lynk Tower 05, 06, Optimus OTV 2, Pyxis, Scout 1, ContecSat 1, HORACIO, Hubble 1, 2, EWS-RROCI 2, Pony Express 2A, 2B, BRO 12, 13, HAMMER, LaCE 1, 2, OrbAstro TR2, SONATE 2, Tiger 7, 8, AEROS MH-1, IRIS F1, Lemur-2 184, 185, M3, PY4 1, ..., 4, Veery 0E, ONDOSAT-OWL 1, 2 |
| MuSat 3 | - | cancelled | Va SLC-4E | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with ? |