CUAVA-1 CubeSat
Description
CUAVA-1 is a 3U CubeSat developed by the CUAVA consortium (University of Sydney and UNSW). Launched on 13 June 2021 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-2 rideshare mission, it was Australia's first commercial CubeSat. The satellite carries a hyperspectral imager and a radio occultation payload for Earth observation and atmospheric research.
Specifications
| Form factor | 3U CubeSat |
|---|---|
| Mass | ~4 kg |
| Launch date | 13 June 2021 |
| Launch vehicle | SpaceX Falcon 9 (Transporter-2) |
| Orbit | Sun-synchronous, ~550 km |
| Payloads | Hyperspectral imager, radio occultation receiver |