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SUCCESS INACTIVE SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
QUAKESAT-1 | Non-Operational |
|---|---|
| Mission | Earth Observation/Proof-of-concept |
| Launched | June 30, 2003 |
| Size | 3U (4″ x 4″ x 12″) |
| Org | Stanford U. & QuakeFinder |
Primary Mission:
To determine if there were any ultra low frequency (ULF) magnetic signals, associated with large earthquakes, that could be detected using a satellite-based induction magnetometer flying in low earth orbit (LEO).
Successor: QuakeSat-II (not in development)
Specifications
| Instruments | Structure/control | Avionics | Comms | Orbital Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Analysis
Systems analysis. Instruments and subsystem hardware/software/benefits costs breakdown.
Experiment/mission goal analysis. Sophistication, originality, etc.
Success/failure analysis. Why? if failure, was it preventable?
Official "lessons learned" document.
References
- NSSDC/COSPAR ID: 2003-031F National Space Science Data Center, NASA
- https://www.quakefinder.com/science/about-quakesat/ QuakeFinder