SUCHAI-3
Description
SUCHAI-3 is a 3U CubeSat developed by SPEL at Universidad de Chile, co-launched with SUCHAI-2 on 13 January 2022. The pair constitute a multi-satellite mission for studying ionospheric plasma and testing distributed satellite operations. SUCHAI-3 features improved power systems and on-board computing capabilities, advancing Chile's space engineering maturity.
Specifications
| Form factor | 3U CubeSat |
|---|---|
| Launch date | 13 January 2022 |
| Launch vehicle | Falcon 9 (Transporter-3) |
| Orbit | Sun-synchronous, ~525 km |
| Payload | Langmuir probe, improved OBC |