Aalto-1
Description
3U CubeSat and Finland's first satellite, developed by students at Aalto University. Launched on 23 June 2017 aboard an Indian PSLV rocket. Aalto-1 carries a spectral imager for Earth observation and a radiation monitor, demonstrating Finnish nanosatellite capabilities.
Specifications
| Form Factor | 3U CubeSat |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | June 23, 2017 |
| Launch Vehicle | PSLV-C38 |
| Orbit | Sun-synchronous orbit, ~505 km |
| Payload | Spectral imager (AASI), radiation monitor (RADMON), electrostatic plasma brake |
| Distinction | Finland's first satellite |