QB50-AZ01 - Norad ID: 42713
| Spacetrack Directory Name | ZA-AEROSAT |
| Alternative name | QB50-AZ01 |
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| Days in orbit | 7499 |
| Country/organisation of origin | South Africa (SAFR) |
| Starting point | TYMSC (Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan) |
| WWW | Here |
To demonstrate passive aerodynamic stabilization of a CubeSat using its antennas as aerodynamic feathers - To provide a training/educational opportunity for young engineers and post graduate students by including them in the design, assembly, and operations of a satellite. QB50.