Delfi-n3Xt

Delfi-n3Xt

Delfi-n3Xt

Dutch nanosatellite

Delfi-n3Xt is a Dutch nanosatellite which is operated by Delft University of Technology.[4] It was launched on 21 November 2013.[5] It is a three-unit CubeSat which will be used to demonstrate propulsion and communications systems for future missions.[6]

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Delfi-n3Xt was launched successfully by a Dnepr carrier rocket flying from Site 370/13 at the Dombarovsky launch site. Delfi was a secondary payload aboard the rocket, whose primary mission was to deploy DubaiSat 2 and STSAT-3. Delfi was one of 25 secondary payloads aboard the rocket, for a total of 32 satellites.

The Delfi team made contact with the satellite during its first pass.

References

  1. [1]
    Guo, Jian; Bouwmeester, Jasper; Gill, Eberhard (April 2016). "In-orbit results of Delfi-n3Xt: Lessons learned and move forward". Acta Astronautica. 121: 39–50. Bibcode:2016AcAau.121...39G. doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2015.12.003. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  2. [2]
    Graham, William (21 November 2013). "Russian Dnepr conducts record breaking 32 satellite haul". NASASpaceflight.com. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  3. [3]
    "DELFI-N3XT Satellite details 2013-066N NORAD 39428". N2YO. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  4. [4]
    Delfi-n3Xt. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
  5. [5]
    Delfi Space
  6. [6]
    Krebs, Gunter. "Delfi-n3Xt". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 9 April 2013.


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