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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 Spaces 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MuSat 3 has been replaced by a MuSat Gen2 based mission.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, ŅuSat 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 ? |
Launch Sites:
- Va = Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA
Further Musat missions:
