Delfi-n3Xt

Dutch nanosatellite From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Delfi-n3Xt is a Dutch nanosatellite which is operated by Delft University of Technology.[4] It was launched on 21 November 2013.[5] It is a three-unit CubeSat which will be used to demonstrate propulsion and communications systems for future missions.[6]

Quick Facts Mission type, Operator ...
Delfi-n3Xt
Mission typeEducation and Technology Demonstration
OperatorDelft University of Technology
COSPAR ID2013-066N Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.39428
Websitewww.delfispace.nl
Mission duration11 years, 1 month, 11 days
(in progress)
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft type3U CubeSat
ManufacturerPumpkin, Inc
Launch mass3 kilograms (6.6 lb)[1]
Dimensions10 x 10 x 30 cm [1]
Start of mission
Launch date21 November 2013, 07:10:16 (2013-11-21UTC07:10:16Z) UTC[2]
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[3]
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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.

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