Ralphie (satellite)
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Ralphie 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.
3 Corner Satellite
Three Corner Satellite consists of three student-built microsatellites flying in formation. Primary mission objectives were to demonstrate formation flying, provide stereoscopic imaging of cloud formations, and demonstrate distributed and autonomous operations.A pair of spacecraft, Ralphie and...
project. Designed and being built by mostly undergraduate students at the University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Colorado at Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado...
as part of the Air Force Research Laboratory's
Air Force Research Laboratory
The Air Force Research Laboratory is a scientific research organization operated by the United States Air Force Materiel Command dedicated to leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable aerospace warfighting technologies; planning and executing the Air Force science and...
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
Ralphie
Ralphie the Buffalo is the name of the live mascot of the University of Colorado Buffaloes. Ralphie has been called one of the best live mascots in sports, and she is often erroneously labeled male....
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Launched on the first Delta IV Heavy configuration, but failed to achieve orbit due to a problem with the rocket during launch.