Ralphie (satellite)
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| Mission type | Technology |
|---|---|
| Operator | CU-Boulder AFRL STP |
| Mission duration | Failed to orbit |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Launch mass | 16 kilograms (35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 46 x 30cm (six-sided)[1] |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | December 21, 2004 |
| Rocket | Delta IV Heavy |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral SLC-37B |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Low Earth |
| Epoch | Planned |
Ralphie (or 3CS-2) was a satellite, part of the Three Corner Satellite project. It was designed and built by mostly undergraduate students at the University of Colorado at Boulder as part of the Air Force Research Laboratory's University Nanosat Program.[2]
Ralphie was responsible for imaging and End-to-End Data Systems in the 3CS project.
The satellite carries the name of Colorado University's mascot, Ralphie.
Ralphie was launched on the first Delta IV Heavy configuration, along with 3CS-1, "Sparkie", but failed to achieve orbit due to a problem with the rocket during launch.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "3CSat". Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ^ Boeing (2004-12-01). "The DemoSat payload". Spaceflight Now. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
- ^ Ray, Justin (2005-03-15). "Delta 4-Heavy investigation identifies rocket's problem". Retrieved 2011-02-18.