Spacetrack Directory Name | EAGLE 2 |
Alternative name | $50SAT, MO-76 |
Orbit launches | 2013-11-21 |
Deorbitation date | 2018-05-19 |
Days in orbit | 1640 |
Country/organisation of origin | USA (US) |
Starting point | DLS (Dombarovsky Air Base, Russia) |
WWW | Here |
Demonstrate that very low cost satellites are viable in low Earth orbit. The low build cost of $50SAT (less than $250 in parts) means that Engineering models are readily affordable by schools and colleges. The PocketQube chassis has no precision mechanical parts and can be built from locally obtained sheet metal.