CubeSpec
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| Mission type | asteroseismology, technology demonstration |
|---|---|
| Operator | File:European Space Agency logo.svg European Space Agency |
| COSPAR ID | {{#property:P247}}Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | 12U CubeSat |
| Manufacturer | Belgium KU Leuven |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | Q2 2026 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Sun-synchronous |
| Altitude | 500 km |
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CubeSpec is a future astronomy CubeSat mission under development by the European Space Agency (ESA) and KU Leuven.[1][2] Its objective is to test a low-cost small satellite platform for long-term spectroscopic monitoring of stars from space on the specific case of asteroseismology of massive stars. Similar satellites can be used for many astronomical applications including characterization of exoplanets. To facilitate this versatility, CubeSpec is testing an easily reconfigurable platform with the potential of observing in a broad range of wavelengths (in visible ligh and UV) and resolutions.[3][4][5][6][7] CubeSpec is scheduled to launch in mid-2026.[8][9]
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