Mission type Technology Launch mass 16 kilograms (35 lb) Launch date 21 December 2004 | Mission duration Failed to orbit Dimensions 46 x 30cm (six-sided) Launch site Cape Canaveral SLC-37B | |
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Similar Progress M‑51, Progress M‑50, 3 Corner Satellite, Telstar 14, Progress M1‑11 | ||
Ralphie (or 3CS-2) is a satellite, part of Three Corner Satellite project. Designed and being built by mostly undergraduate students at the University of Colorado at Boulder as part of the Air Force Research Laboratory's University Nanosat Program.
Ralphie is responsible for imaging and End-to-End Data Systems in 3CS project.
Satellite carries name of Colorado University's mascot, Ralphie.
Launched on the first Delta IV Heavy configuration, but failed to achieve orbit due to a problem with the rocket during launch.
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