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CU Alpha LightSail

retired

Technology DemonstrationLEOLaunched 9/14/2025

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Zarya
Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9
Launch Date: 9/14/2025
Last Contact: 1/2/2026

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 414 km
Inclination: 51.63 deg
Dry Mass: 0.1 kg
Total Mass: 0.1 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Technology Demonstration
Payload Category: TECH
Payload Class: A

Organizations

Operator: Cornell University
Manufacturer: Cornell University

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