PTD-3 TBIRD - NASA Satellite

The PTD 3 (Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator 3) is a 6U CubeSat technology demonstration mission to demonstrate the new TBIRD laser communications system from MIT Lincoln Laboratory capable of sending large amounts of data to ground stations from low-Earth orbit. This system could deliver up to 10 terabytes of data per day to a ground station.

PTD-3 TBIRD Mission Information

Mission Details

NamePTD-3 TBIRD
Mission InfoPathfinder Technology Demonstrator 3 Satellite
Launch DateMay 25, 2022
TypeSatellite
Launch VehicleFalcon 9 Full Thrust
Launch SiteCape Canaveral, United States

Satellite Details

Mass12 Kg

Space Organization Details

CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
OrganizationNASA

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