DISCO-1 (Danish Student Cubesat Program 1) is an 1U CubeSat constructed by the Aalborg University.
Name of Satellite | DISCO-1 (Danish Student Cubesat Programme) |
Purpose | Space Science |
Contractor | Danish Student Cubesat Programme |
Country of Contractor | Denmark |
Launch Mass (kg.) | 1 |
Class of Orbit | LEO |
Perigee (km) | 488 |
Date of Launch | 15.04.2023 |
Launch Site | Vandenberg AFB |
Launch Vehicle | Falcon 9 |
COSPAR Number | 2023-054AW |
NORAD Number | 56222 |
DISCO-1 space science satellite will be utilized in educational settings at Danish universities and high schools to provide students with experience in satellite operations and to stimulate interest in STEM education and the numerous opportunities in the space sector. In addition to hosting various student experiments, the satellite will also be utilized by radio amateurs across the globe.