DIDO-2

DIDO-2, is a nano-satellite of the Swiss company SpacePharma.[1] The nano-satellite is part of a research project whose goal is to test a miniaturized end-to-end pharmaceutical laboratory in space under micro-gravity conditions.The project includes two satellites called DIDO-1 and DIDO-2. The platforms of the 3U CubeSats are developed and built by the Dutch company ISIS.[2]

DIDO-2 was successfully launched on February 15, 2017 3:58 UTC on a PSLV that released 104 satellites.[3][4]

Specifications

DIDO-2 is a 3U CubeSat, weighing 4.2 kg.[4]

References

  1. CartoSat-2D directory.eoportal.org
  2. ISIS supported CubeSats isispace.nl
  3. Global, IndraStra. "India's ISRO Successfully Launched 104 Satellites in a Single Mission". IndraStra. ISSN 2381-3652.
  4. 1 2 Clark, Stephen (February 15, 2017). "India lofts a record 104 spacecraft on a single rocket". Spaceflight Now.
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