CuSP

retired

Science ExplorationcislunarCOSPAR 2022-156SLaunched 11/16/2022

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Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Artemis I Mission
Launch Vehicle: SLS Block 1
Launch Date: 11/16/2022
Last Contact: 11/17/2022

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: cislunar
Altitude: 188,960 km
Inclination: 30.26 deg
Dry Mass: 14 kg
Total Mass: 14 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Science Exploration
Payload Category: PLAN
Payload Class: A

Organizations

Operator: Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
Manufacturer: Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Registry

COSPAR ID: 2022-156S
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/1116

Track

Mentions

2

All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.

The researcher also introduced a special magnetic component known as 'cusp' that confines plasma and concentrates thrust force.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.6Sep 11, 2025Un científico japonés propone un satélite con un motor de plasma para 'soplar' la basura espacial

Airbus launched the Community for Space Prosperity (CUSP) as an initiative that brings together Airbus’ various UK space activities and opportunities under one approach.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Nov 27, 2023Airbus awarded UK Space Agency grant to develop Space Catalyst in Stevenage