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RSat

retired
Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 2018-104FLaunched 12/16/2018
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
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Launch Vehicle
Electron
Launch Date
12/16/2018
Last Contact
12/16/2018
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
505.5 km
Inclination
85.03 deg
Dry Mass
3.07 kg
Total Mass
3.07 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
U.S. Naval Academy
Manufacturer
U.S. Naval Academy
Registry
COSPAR ID
2018-104F
Track
Mentions
15
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RSAT Space signed a partnership agreement with Japanese aerospace firm WARSPACE to develop optical laser communications.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.2Jun 29, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 16)

The RSAT Space and WARSPACE partnership will focus on the development and integration of optical laser communications.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Jun 26, 2026Japanese trade mission yields contracts for MDA Space and RSAT Space

RSAT Space of Montreal signed a partnership agreement with Japanese aerospace firm WARSPACE.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Jun 26, 2026Japanese trade mission yields contracts for MDA Space and RSAT Space

RSAT Space signed a memorandum of understanding with INNOSPACE to jointly pursue satellite launch and space system contracts.

RelationshipsValue 4.2May 11, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 9)

The RSAT Space Inc. partnership gives INNOSPACE a localized conduit for navigating Canada’s procurement frameworks and national security requirements.

RelationshipsLegalValue 3.5May 8, 2026RSAT Space and INNOSPACE sign MOU for North American launch and integration services

INNOSPACE and RSAT Space Inc. aim to use dedicated, localized launch access for North American clients.

PlanCapabilityValue 2.2May 8, 2026RSAT Space and INNOSPACE sign MOU for North American launch and integration services

The RSAT Space Inc. partnership is intended to help INNOSPACE secure Canadian commercial, government, and defense payloads.

RelationshipsValue 4.0May 8, 2026RSAT Space and INNOSPACE sign MOU for North American launch and integration services

RSAT Space Inc. was integrated into a Teledyne Brown Engineering-led contract to design NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle.

RelationshipsValue 4.5May 8, 2026RSAT Space and INNOSPACE sign MOU for North American launch and integration services

RSAT Space Inc. has operated under CEO Gurvinder Chohan since 2019.

GovernanceValue 3.2May 8, 2026RSAT Space and INNOSPACE sign MOU for North American launch and integration services

RSAT Space Inc. was previously known as AQST Canada Inc. and QSTC Canada Inc.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 2.0May 8, 2026RSAT Space and INNOSPACE sign MOU for North American launch and integration services

The RSAT Space Inc.–INNOSPACE memorandum of understanding was announced on April 27.

RelationshipsValue 2.0May 8, 2026RSAT Space and INNOSPACE sign MOU for North American launch and integration services

The RSAT Space Inc.–INNOSPACE agreement combines INNOSPACE’s launch vehicle capabilities with RSAT Space Inc.’s space systems integration, mission support, and infrastructure development expertise.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0May 8, 2026RSAT Space and INNOSPACE sign MOU for North American launch and integration services

The RSAT Space Inc. partnership allows RSAT Space Inc. to offer a turnkey model that bridges satellite manufacturers and launch providers.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 3.5May 8, 2026RSAT Space and INNOSPACE sign MOU for North American launch and integration services

RSAT Space Inc. and INNOSPACE signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly pursue satellite launch and space system contracts in the North American market.

RelationshipsValue 4.0May 8, 2026RSAT Space and INNOSPACE sign MOU for North American launch and integration services

RSat, developed at the U.S. Naval Academy, will test robotic arms planned for future satellite-servicing spacecraft.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.2Dec 16, 2018Rocket Lab launches cubesats for NASA