Do you know what a CubeSat is?
It’s a miniature satellite that is 10 cm per side and weighs about 1 kg.
What makes CubeSats so popular?
They’re simple, versatile, inexpensive and easy to build.
But what can they do?
Test instruments
Conduct science experiments
Enable commercial applications
Support educational projects
How are they launched into space?
From a rocket or from the International Space Station.
Like other satellites, they can be flown alone or in a constellation network.
Canadian CubeSats orbit in space just like others that come from dozens of countries.
Follow the Canadian CubeSat Project adventure! asc-csa.gc.ca/cubesat