September 23 — 6U CubeSat Design Completed
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Pumpkin has completed the design of its 6U CubeSat. Called SUPERNOVA™. this 6U CubeSat designed for and is compatible with Planetary Systems Corpoiration's Containerized Satellite Dispenser (CSD). It has multiple degrees of symmetry, enabling the incorporation of 1U "unit cells". Designed, analyzed and manufactured in partnership with a U.S. university, SUPERNOVA has class-leading performance, including a first mode frequency in excess of 200Hz @ 12kg. |
February 8 — WSJ article on Satellite Models
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The Wall Street Journal has posted an article about satellite models ... noting that " ... industrial versions ... were $15,000." |
January — Work begins on 6U CubeSat
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Pumpkin has begun work on a 6U-siize CubeSat, to be compatible with Planetary Systems Corporation's Containerized Satellite Dispenser (CSD). |