Operator
University of MelbourneManufacturer
University of MelbourneProject 425
12/1/2023
SpIRIT has a launch configuration volume of approximately 0.3 m and will deploy solar panels and thermal radiators stretching to nearly one meter in orbit.
ISILAUNCH is a subsidiary of ISISPACE Group that will provide launch services for SpIRIT.
The SpIRIT nanosatellite is equipped with its own electric propulsion thruster.
The SpIRIT nanosatellite measures 30 cm during launch and deploys solar panels and thermal radiators stretching to nearly one meter long in orbit.
Northrop Grumman provided mission-critical components on the 2003 Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers and the 2012 Curiosity rover.