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]

NanoACE
Mission typeTechnology demonstration
OperatorTerran Orbital[1]
COSPAR ID2017-042V
Websitetyvak.eu/missions/nanoace
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft typeCubeSat (3U)[2]
ManufacturerTyvak Nano-Satellite Systems
Launch mass5.2 kg (11 lb)[1]
Dimensions30 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm (11.8 in × 3.9 in × 3.9 in)[2]
Power4 deployable solar panels
Start of mission
Launch dateJuly 14, 2017, 7:36am UTC[3]
RocketSoyuz-2.1a
Launch siteBaikonur Cosmodrome
ContractorRoscosmos
Orbital parameters
RegimeLow Earth Orbit[4]
Periapsis altitude566.9 km (352.3 mi)[5]
Apoapsis altitude581.5 km (361.3 mi)[5]
Inclination97.4°[5]
Period96 minuets[5]

The satellite has two Infrared and two visible light cameras.[6] It can maneuver via its cold gas propulsion system.[2][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "NANOACE". tyvak.eu. Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Krebs, Gunter (2023). "NanoACE". space.skyrocket.de. Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Foust, Jeff (2017). "Soyuz Launches 73 satellites". spacenews.com. SpaceNews. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Burger, Edward; Bordacchini, Giulia (2019). Yearbook on Space Policy 2017. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. p. 321. ISBN 978-3-030-05417-5.
  5. ^ a b c d "NANOACE". n2yo.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "NanoACE". spaceflight101.com. Spaceflight101. 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Werner, Debra (2017). "Astro Digital announces first cubesats launched on Soyuz failed". spacenews.com. SpaceNews. Retrieved February 2, 2024.