The Brazilian scientific microsatellite SACI-1 |
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| Authors: | Neri J A C F Dos Santos W A Rabay S Fonseca I M De Souza P N Cividanes L B T De Paula A R Oliveira Filho O B Almeida M C P Francisco M F M Varotto S E C Ribeiro M S Saturno M E |
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| Institution: | National Space Research Institute (INPE), São José dos Campos, SP —, Brazil Fax: 55-12-325-6225 |
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| Abstract: | The National Space Research Institute (INPE) is developing the first Brazilian Scientific Microsatellite (SACI-1) based on the vanguard technology and on the experience acquired through projects developed by Brazilian Space Program. The SACI-1 is a 750km polar orbit satellite. The spacecraft will combine spin stabilization with geomagnetic control and has a total mass of 60 kg. The overall dimensions are 640×470×470 mm. The SACI-1 satellite shall be launched together with CBERS (China-Brazil Earth Resource Satellite). Its platform is being designed for multiple mission applications. The Brazilian Academy of Sciences has selected four scientific payloads that characterize the mission. The scientific experiments are: ORCAS (Solar and Anomalous Cosmic Rays Observation in the Magnetosphere), PLASMEX (Study of Plasma Bubbles), FOTSAT (Airglow Photometer), and MAGNEX (Geomagnetic Experiment). |
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