PUCP-SAT-1
Description
PUCP-SAT-1 is Peru first CubeSat, developed by students and faculty at Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru. Launched on 21 November 2013 from the ISS Kibo module via J-SSOD deployer, the 1U CubeSat carried an amateur radio digipeater and camera. It marked Peru entry into space.
Specifications
| Form factor | 1U CubeSat |
|---|---|
| Mass | ~1 kg |
| Launch date | 21 November 2013 |
| Deployment | ISS Kibo module (J-SSOD) |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit 400 km |
| Payload | Amateur radio digipeater, camera |
| Country | Peru first national satellite |