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ForgeStar 0 [Space Forge]
ForgeStar 0 is a British 3U-CubeSat developed by Space Forge of Wales. The 3U CubeSat satellite is prototype to test systems for a fully returnable and reusable platform to enable in-space manufacturing.
This launch was the first test for the companys ForgeStar systems. Follow-up missions will be larger than this prototype.
| Nation: | UK |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | Space Forge |
| Contractors: | Space Forge |
| Equipment: | Deployable heat shield ? |
| Configuration: | CubeSat (3U) |
| Propulsion: | ? |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ForgeStar 0 | 2023-F01 | 09.01.2023 | Nq RW12/30 | F | LauncherOne | with AMBER 1, Prometheus 2A, 2B, CIRCE 1, 2, DOVER, Aman 1, STORK 6 |
Launch Sites:
- Nq = Spaceport Cornwall, Newquay, Cornwall, England, UK
References:
- Virgin Orbit: Virgin Orbit announces Start Me Up mission as flight hardware takes off for Spaceport Cornwall launch debut, 11 October 2022
Further ForgeStar missions:
