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COPPER

retired
Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 2013-064RLaunched 11/20/2013
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
ORS-3/STPSAT-3
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur I
Launch Date
11/20/2013
Last Contact
11/20/2013
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
500 km
Inclination
40.53 deg
Dry Mass
1 kg
Total Mass
1 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
A
Organizations
Operator
Saint Louis University
Manufacturer
Saint Louis University
Registry
COSPAR ID
2013-064R
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/736
Track
Mentions
30
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Ontario’s strategy emphasizes critical minerals such as high-grade nickel, copper, and platinum group elements for aerospace supply chains.

LegalGeneralValue 1.8Jun 1, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 12)

Ontario’s strategy emphasizes Ontario’s lead in mining and processing critical minerals such as high-grade nickel, copper, and platinum group elements.

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GeneralGrowthValue 2.0May 28, 2026Ontario unveils framework for 10-year defence strategy targeting aerospace and emerging tech

Engineers at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland developed a new manufacturing route for copper rocket nozzles using high-pressure cold spray technology.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 26, 2026Pioneering High-Pressure Cold Spray Transforms Manufacturing of Complex Copper Rocket Nozzles

The prototype copper rocket nozzle demonstrates that large, high-performance copper components can be produced rapidly with high-pressure cold spray.

CapabilityValue 3.6May 26, 2026Pioneering High-Pressure Cold Spray Transforms Manufacturing of Complex Copper Rocket Nozzles

The high-pressure cold spray process can reduce production lead times for large copper parts from several months to a few days.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.0May 26, 2026Pioneering High-Pressure Cold Spray Transforms Manufacturing of Complex Copper Rocket Nozzles

Flexell Space and Kongsberg NanoAvionics are exploring integration of Flexell’s copper indium gallium selenide and perovskite solar cells into NanoAvionics’ cubesat and microsatellite platforms.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 18, 2026Latest News

Flexell Space is developing Copper Indium Gallium Selenide and perovskite solar cells.

CapabilityValue 3.6Mar 18, 2026Flexell Space and Kongsberg NanoAvionics Partner on Solar Arrays for Korean National Security Program

Replacing copper coils with YBCO superconducting material reduced the thruster's power consumption from 285 kilowatts to less than 1 kilowatt.

CapabilityValue 4.6Mar 1, 2026Superconducting thruster cuts power and mass for space propulsion

Conventional MPDTs typically depend on copper electromagnetic coils heavier than 150 kilograms and drawing 200 to 300 kilowatts of power.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.6Mar 1, 2026Superconducting thruster cuts power and mass for space propulsion

The research team replaced bulky copper coils with YBCO high temperature superconducting material that operates at liquid nitrogen temperatures of about minus 196 degrees Celsius.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Mar 1, 2026Superconducting thruster cuts power and mass for space propulsion

Replacing copper coils with YBCO superconducting material reduced the thruster system mass from 220 kilograms to 60 kilograms.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.5Mar 1, 2026Superconducting thruster cuts power and mass for space propulsion

Oman will use satellites to identify mineral resources such as copper, zinc and gold around the country.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Jan 29, 2026Oman turns to satellites in search for oil and minerals

Satellite-synchronized Airborne Magnetotelluric (AirMT) surveys were utilized at Orestone's Captain Gold-Copper Project in British Columbia.

GeneralValue 2.2Jan 23, 2026Orestone Mining Initiates Phase I Exploration at Francisca Gold Project in Argentina

Sivers will integrate its beamforming integrated circuits with Doosan’s advanced copper-clad laminate manufacturing capabilities.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 11, 2025Rocket Lab Secures CSA Funding for Component R&D; Sivers Partners with Doosan on Ka-Band Arrays

CIGS solar cells are made from a compound semiconductor consisting of copper, indium, gallium, and selenium and can self-repair damage caused by radiation, allowing them to maintain output for a longer period compared to conventional silicon and gallium arsenide solar cells.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 6, 202511/6宇宙ニュース・出光興産、米新興と宇宙市場向け太陽光発電システム共同開発に向け協業 ほか3件

Synthetic graphite is being explored as a lighter and more effective alternative to copper for conducting heat away from spacecraft components.

CapabilityValue 3.0Sep 25, 2025Teledyne Labtech leads Welsh space cooling project with Bangor University

The solar cells on board are Perovskite/CIGS (Copper-Indium-Gallium-Selenium) and Perovskite/Silicon tandem solar cells, with Perovskite absorbing the blue-green portions of sunlight and CIGS or silicon absorbing the red and infrared portions.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 17, 2024Mehr Energie durch neuartige Solarzellen

Additive manufacturing enables Aerojet Rocketdyne to produce a copper combustion chamber faster than its traditional tube-walled chamber, increasing production rates and reducing costs.

CapabilityGrowthFinancialValue 4.2Jan 5, 2024ULA's Vulcan Rocket Set to Debut with Upper-Stage Engine Built by Aerojet Rocketdyne

The partnership will leverage EXOSPHERE BY FLEET® technology and Thor’s expertise for the Alford East Copper-REE Project in South Australia.

RelationshipsValue 3.5Sep 4, 2023Fleet Space acquires an equity stake and collaboration agreement with Thor Energy

The Ursa Major Advanced Manufacturing Lab created an additive manufacturing capability for the NASA-developed copper-chrome-niobium alloy GRCop-42 using Ursa Major’s first large-scale 3D printer.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Aug 3, 2023Ursa Major Extends Partnership with America Makes for Advanced Rocket Engine Technology