CHEFSat
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Mission Photos:
Image courtesy of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
Mission Objectives:
- Primary: Evaluate propagation of RF signals through the atmosphere
- Secondary: Assess 3U cubesat performance; evaluate potential for sub-100m orbit prediction capability without on-board GNSS
Role of Satellite Laser Ranging:
- Potential source for continued evaluation of BK7 corner cube retroreflector performance in space environment
- Assess orbit determination for 3U cubesats below 600km altitude
- Enable smallsat RF links through increased orbit prediction accuracy
CHEFSat Mission Parameters:
| Satellite | CHEFSat |
| Sponsor: | US Naval Research Laboratory |
| Expected Life: | 12-18 months |
| Primary Applications: | Evaluate propagation of RF signals through the atmosphere |
| Primary SLR Application: | Precision orbit determination |
| Launch Date: | November 12, 2017 |
| COSPAR ID: | 1707108 |
| SIC: | 1079 |
| NORAD: | 43044 |
| NP Bin Size: | 15 |
| RRA Diameter: | |
| RRA Shape: | |
| Reflectors: | 4-12mm CCRs on nadir deck of 3U cubesat |
| Orbit: | 450 x 450 km |
| Inclination: | 51.6 degrees |
| Eccentricity: | 0.0006099 degrees |
| Perigee: | |
| Period: | 93.7 mins |
Additional Information:
- ILRS Mission Support Request forms
