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Delfi-C3 is the first nanosatellite student project from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. The satellite is based on the CubeSat concept and a number of novel technologies will be tested on board the satellite: A team of MSc students is currently working to finish Delfi-C3. The student team consists of aerospace engineering students, electrical engineering students and computer engineering students. Several bachelor of engineering students from schools across the area are also involved in this project. On this website you can find information about the project and the team. This project is primarily run from the Space Systems Engineering and Microelectronics departments. The Delfi-C3 Team |
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Delfi-C3 launched and active! |
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On the 28th of April at 03:53 UTC the Delfi-C3 was succesfully launched with a PSLV launch vehicle. At 06:45 UTC the first signal was received by a radio amateur in California. At 11:55 UTC the satellite signal was acquired and decoded at the TU Delft groundstation, initial analysis showed the craft to be in excellent condition, all solar panels and antennas were deployed and the internal temperatures and voltages were within the ranges expected. The team is thrilled with this accomplishment and will continue operations after tonight's celebratory barbeque!
The Delfi-C3 Team |
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To keep you apprised of the current launch date and events around the launch and early operations phase of Delfi-C3, please visit the Mission Status Page . |
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