Name of Satellite, Alternate Names |
Can-X6 (Canadian Advanced Nanospace experiment; NTS [Nanosatellite Tracking Ships]) |
Country of Operator/Owner |
Canada |
Operator/Owner |
University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies/Com Development International Ltd. |
Users |
Civil/Commercial |
Purpose |
Technology Development |
Class of Orbit |
LEO |
Type of Orbit |
Sun-Synchronous |
Longitude of GEO (degrees) |
0 |
Perigee (km) |
611 |
Apogee (km) |
631 |
Eccentricity |
0.00143041052782148 |
Inclination (degrees) |
97.8 |
Period (minutes) |
97.1 |
Launch Mass (kg.) |
16 |
Dry Mass (kg.) |
6.5 |
Power (watts) |
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Date of Launch |
28-04-2008 |
Expected Lifetime |
.5 yrs. |
Contractor |
University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies/Com Development International Ltd. |
Country of Contractor |
Canada |
Launch Site |
Sriharikota Launch Station |
Launch Vehicle |
PSLV C9 |
COSPAR Number |
2008-021B |
NORAD Number |
32784 |
Comments |
Technology development; carries innovative attitude sensor. |