Replicator [Orbital Matter]
Replicator is a nanosatellite mission by the Polish-German start-up Orbital Matter to demonstrate a new 3D printing technology in orbit.
Replicator first in-space demonstration: the 3U CubeSat will print a 50 cm-long beam while at an altitude of 580 km, out of a custom polymer material.
Apparently no signals were received after deployment.
| Nation: | Poland, Germany |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | Orbital Matter |
| Contractors: | Orbital Matter |
| Equipment: | 3D printer |
| Configuration: | CubeSat (3U) |
| Propulsion: | None |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replicator | 2024-128 | 09.07.2024 | Ko ELA-4 | Ariane-62 | with Ariane VA-262 Dummy, Nyx Bikini, SpaceCase SC-X01, OOV-Cube, Curium One, CURIE A, B, ROBUSTA 3A, GRBBeta, 3Cat 4, ISTSAT 1 |
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