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News
Copper-2 Testing Complete
Copper-2 went to Albuquerque last week to test its systems in environments similar to those the satellite will experience when launched into space. It survived the tests, proving its ability to operate in space-like conditions. Copper-2 is the second iteration of SSRL's original Copper program, which could not be contacted once launched into orbit. The lab has high hopes for the success of this mission, and these tests lend confidence in the greater ability of this satellite. Follow SSRL on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates about Copper-2's launch and our future projects. |
News Article about CubeSats
Dr. Swartwout was quoted in an article in the Christian Science Monitor about the potential for CubeSats to change the way that space missions are developed. |
Argus Did Not Reach Orbit
Here are various reports from news outlets
[Image credit: U.S. Air Force/University of Hawaii/Spaceflight Now] |
Argus is GO for launch (again)
New launch date: 3 November 2015 Same launch window, opening at 3pm Hawaii Time (7pm Central Standard Time) |
Argus on Launch Hold
The ORS-4 launch is on hold. We will update the new launch date as we know more. |
Rascal-B Has Left the Building (but will return)
Congratulations to the Rascal-B design team; the first version of the engineering unit was shipped to Boeing on Tuesday morning. Boeing will perform mechanical/electrical/data fit checks and return it to us, in advance of the final December delivery. |
Dr. Swartwout at FOEE
Dr. Swartwout was one of 70 faculty from across the country participating in the 2015 Frontiers of Engineering Education Symposium, organized by the National Academy of Engineering. |
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