PSSC-Testbed 3 (PSSCT 3)

The PSSC-Testbed 3 (Picosatellite Solar Cell Testbed 3) is a 2U-CubeSat picosatellite to measure solar cell degradation in space.

The mission is to test solar arrays in a high radiation orbit, testing latest solar array technology including solar cells, interconnects, coverglass, adhesives, and coatings.

PSSC-Testbed-3 carries an EMCORE array, Spectrolab array and a radiation sensor.

Nation:	USA
Type / Application:	Technology test
Operator:	US Air Force (USAF)
Contractors:	Aerospace Corporation
Equipment:
Configuration:	CubeSat (2U)
Propulsion:
Power:	Solar cells, batteries
Lifetime:
Mass:
Orbit:

Satellite	COSPAR	Date	LS		Launch Vehicle	Remarks
PSSC-Testbed 3 (PSSCT 3)	-					with ?

Further PSSC-Testbed missions:

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