InnoSat-2 (Innovation Satellite-2) is a nanosat mission that utilizes the satellite bus built by local satellite manufacturers.
Name of Satellite | INNOSat-2 (Innovation Satellite-2) |
Purpose | Technology Development |
Contractor | ATSB |
Country of Contractor | Malaysia |
Launch Mass (kg.) | 4 |
Class of Orbit | LEO |
Perigee (km) | 476 |
Date of Launch | 29.11.2018 |
Launch Site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
Launch Vehicle | PSLV |
COSPAR Number | 2018-096V |
NORAD Number | 43738 |
InnoSat-2 Technology Development Satellite series presents a solution and an opportunity for researchers to showcase their experiment on orbit. Up to a 2U payload with the 3U CubeSat. Any one uses them (ATSB) or 3rd party solutions, and the satelite bus modules and subsystems are interchangeable. The satellite is carrying a dosimeter, CMOS camera, and experimental reaction wheel.