BackForward Satellite: NACHOS-2 

Satellite details
Acronym NACHOS-2
Full name Nano-satellite Atmospheric Chemistry Hyperspectral Observation System-1
WIGOS Station Identifier ---
Satellite Description
  • Second of 2 3U cubesats to develop hyperspectral imaging of atmospheric trace gases.
  • Significant contribution to atmospheric chemistry and air quality
Mass at launch Dry mass 6.25 kg
Power
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Data access information
Orbit Drifting orbit Altitude 500 km
Inclination 51.6 °

 

Space agency LANL , NASA
Status Operational
Details on Status
(as available)
Launch 02 Jul 2022 EOL ≥2026
Last update: 2023-03-06
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Satellite Payload

All known Instruments flying on NACHOS-2

Acronym Full name
NACHOS NACHOS-Imager
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