Mission

LightCube is a microsatellite educational mission that aims to produce a light visible to the naked eye of observers on Earth. The spacecraft will be triggered via HAM radio by enthusiasts, aiming to inspire and provide a learning experience to people across the planet Earth.

Frequently Asked Questions



Spacecraft

LightCube is a 1U CubeSat that will be visible from the ground, with a brightness similar to the International Space Station, momentarily in the night sky when the light beacon is activated. Following ISS deployment, LightCube will orbit Earth for approximately 2 years before safely deorbiting.
Dimensions 10 x 10 x 11.35 cm
Orbit 400 km alt., 51.64° Inclination (ISS)
Payload 2 Xenon Flashtubes
Attitude Control Gravity Gradient Stabilization

Team

LightCube is being designed, built, and tested by an interdisciplinary team of students, advisors, and engineers across multiple organizations.

Meet the Team