The LunIR CubeSat, which will characterize and collect lunar surface data.
Names
SkyFire
Mission type
Technology demonstrator, reconnaissance
Operator
Lockheed Martin Space
COSPAR ID
2022-156K
SATCAT no.
57686
Mission duration
1 year, 6 months and 13 days (in progress)
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft
CubeSat
Spacecraft type
6U CubeSat
Bus
Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin Space
Launch mass
14 kg (31 lb)
Dimensions
10 cm × 20 cm × 30 cm
Start of mission
Launch date
16 November 2022, 06:47:44 UTC[1]
Rocket
SLS Block 1
Launch site
KSC, LC-39B
Contractor
NASA
Flyby of Moon
NextSTEP program
LunIR (Lunar InfraRed Imaging, formerly known as SkyFire) is a nanosatellite spacecraft launched to the Moon collecting surface spectroscopy and thermography. It was launched as a secondary payload on the Artemis 1 mission on 16 November 2022.[1][2]
^ abRoulette, Joey; Gorman, Steve (16 November 2022). "NASA's next-generation Artemis mission heads to moon on debut test flight". Reuters. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
^Clark, Stephen (12 October 2021). "Adapter structure with 10 CubeSats installed on top of Artemis moon rocket". Spaceflight Now. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
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