CanX 6

Also called NTS (Nano Tracking Ships)

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General

Designation	32784 / 08021B
Launch date	28 Apr 2008
Country of origin	Canada
Mission	Telecommunications
Perigee/Apogee	633 km, sun-synchronous
Inclination	98°
Period	97.4 min
Launch vehicle	PSLV #13

It is carrying an Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver built by COM DEV that is to verify the performance of key elements of the company's space-based AIS systems solution. COM DEV commissioned the University of Toronto to build the experimental spacecraft and integrate the COM DEV payload.
The mission will collect data that will validate key technology and performance characteristics of the AIS system, enabling design improvements to be incorporated into the final product.

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External resources

http://www.utias-sfl.net/nanosatellites/CanX6/

sat-index articles

Technical data

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Specifications

Prime contractor	University of Toronto
Platform
Mass at launch	3.5 km
Dry mass
Dimension
Solar array
Stabilization	3-axis
DC power
Design lifetime

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