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CanX (Canadian Advanced Nanospace eXperiment) is a satellite series from the Institute for Aerospace Studies at the University of Toronto , Canada . In the process, inexpensive microsatellites and satellite technology are to be researched, developed and built that achieve comparable performance to conventional, bulky satellites. They consist of modern technology and subsystems such as high-performance on-board computers, micro-control sensors and high-speed data links.

CanX-1

The first CanX satellite was CanX-1 . It was a research satellite that was used to research the basics for the satellites that followed later. The primary mission included research into nanotechnology in space, especially the influence of space on the nanosatellites as a whole and on the individual on-board systems. A camera with CMOS sensors , a small on-board computer and three active magnetic position stabilizers were on board. The satellite was successfully launched on June 30, 2003. The form factor of this satellite corresponded to the 1U Cubesat format.

CanX-2

The CanX-2 satellite was far superior to its predecessor CanX-1 in terms of performance. The satellite's mission had two objectives. The first objective of the mission was to demonstrate that even smaller satellites achieve performance comparable to conventional satellites, but that they are much larger and more expensive. In addition, newer systems should be tested for the following CanX-4 and 5 satellites. The second objective of the mission was to obtain scientific data. The satellite was launched on April 28, 2008 together with CanX-6. The form factor of this satellite corresponded to the 3U Cubesat format.

CanX-3

The CanX-3 satellite (also known as BRITE) is part of the six nanosatellites BRITE Constellation and a joint project between Austria, Poland and Canada. It is considered a follow-up project to the Canadian MOST space telescope . With this network of space telescopes one wants to explore the largest and brightest stars. The satellites have a differentiating photometric system. With this system, the star lights are explored for structure and composition and other areas. The satellites each have a 3 cm optical telescope.

CanX-4 and CanX-5

The CanX-4 and CanX-5 satellites were brought into orbit together on June 30, 2014. The aim of the mission is to demonstrate that two satellites can automatically fly in precise formation without the intervention of a technician or ground control.

CanX-6

CanX-6 is also known as Nanosatellite Tracking of Ships (NTS). The satellite was launched on April 28, 2008 together with CanX-2 and was primarily used for the automatic identification and observation of cargo ships from space.

CanX-7

CanX-7 was designed by the University of Toronto's Institute of Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) and is a 3U size Cubesat . CanX-7 carries four fold-out sails. The aim is to investigate whether the time spent by small satellites in orbit can be shortened in order to avoid space debris. CanX-7 also carries an ADS-B receiver.

Overview

designation NSSDC ID Start date (UTC) Starting place Launcher status
CanX-1 2003-031H June 30, 2003, 2:15 p.m. Plesetsk 133/3 ( Russia ) Rockot defective, in orbit
CanX-2 2008-021H April 28, 2008, 3:53 am Satish Dhawan Space Center ( India ) PSLV C-9 in orbit
CanX-3 November 21, 2013, 07:10 Jasny Dnepr in orbit
CanX-4 2014-034C June 30, 2014, 4:22 am Satish Dhawan Space Center PSLV C-23 in orbit
CanX-5 2014-034D June 30, 2014, 4:22 am Satish Dhawan Space Center PSLV C-23 in orbit
CanX-6 2008-021B April 28, 2008, 3:53 am Satish Dhawan Space Center PSLV C-9 in orbit
CanX-7 2016-059F 26 September 2016, 3:42 am Satish Dhawan Space Center PSLV C-35 in orbit

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ^ William Graham: ISRO PSLV conducts SCATSAT-1 launch. nasaspaceflight.com, September 25, 2016, accessed September 26, 2016 .

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