Mission type Technology Dimensions 46 x 30cm (six-sided) Launch site Cape Canaveral SLC-37B Launch mass 16 kg Regime Low Earth orbit | Mission duration Failed to orbit Rocket Delta IV Heavy Epoch Planned Launch date 21 December 2004 Reference system Geocentric orbit | |
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Operators Arizona State University, Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Test Program Similar Progress M‑51, Progress M‑50, Telstar 14, Progress M1‑11, Parasol | ||
Sparkie (or 3CS-1) is a satellite, part of the Three Corner Satellite project. It is designed and being built by mostly undergraduate students at the Arizona State University as part of the Air Force Research Laboratory's University Nanosat Program.
Sparky is responsible for structure, power and the attitude system in the 3CS project.
Satellite carries the name of Arizona State University's mascot, Sparky.
Sparky was 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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