JY1-SAT explained

JY1-SAT
Mission Type:Technology
Operator:Crown Prince Foundation
Website:cpf.jo
Bol Mass:1.11kg (02.45lb)
Dimensions:10 x 10 x 11.35 cm
Launch Rocket:Falcon 9 Full Thrust
Launch Site:Vandenberg
Launch Contractor:SpaceX
Deployment Date:December 2018
Orbit Regime:Low Earth
Programme:Masar initiative
Insignia Size:150px

JY1-SAT is a cubesat that is Jordan's first satellite. It was launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in the United States on 3 December 2018. It is named in tribute of the late King Hussein who was an amateur ham radio operator; his callsign was "JY1". The project was built by Jordanian students from various universities, and was funded by Jordan's Crown Prince Foundation.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Crown Prince announces launch of first Jordanian mini satellite. The Jordan Times. 3 December 2018. 4 December 2018.
  2. Web site: SpaceX launches swarm of satellites, flies rocket for third time. Space Flight Now. 4 December 2018. 3 December 2018.
  3. Web site: First Jordanian-made satellite to launch!. 3 December 2018. 4 December 2018. Ro'ya.
  4. Web site: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches SSO-A multi-sat mission. NASA Space Flight. 3 December 2018. 4 December 2018.