HYPSO-1
Description
6U CubeSat developed by Orbit NTNU carrying a hyperspectral pushbroom camera for ocean color monitoring and algal bloom detection. Launched in February 2022 on a SpaceX Transporter-3 rideshare to sun-synchronous orbit. HYPSO-1 delivers hyperspectral image cubes of coastal and open ocean regions, supporting environmental monitoring missions.
Specifications
| Form Factor | 6U CubeSat |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | February 2022 |
| Launch Vehicle | SpaceX Falcon 9 (Transporter-3) |
| Orbit | Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) |
| Payload | Hyperspectral pushbroom imager (400–800 nm) |
| Mission | Ocean color monitoring, algal bloom detection |