| Mission type | asteroseismology, technology demonstration |
|---|---|
| Operator |  European Space Agency |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | 12UCubeSat |
| Manufacturer |  KU Leuven |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | Q2 2026 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Sun-synchronous |
| Altitude | 500 km |
CubeSpec is a futureastronomyCubeSat mission under development by theEuropean Space Agency (ESA) andKU Leuven.[1][2] Its objective is to test a low-costsmall satellite platform for long-termspectroscopic monitoring ofstars from space on the specific case ofasteroseismology of massive stars. Similarsatellites can be used for many astronomical applications including characterization ofexoplanets. To facilitate this versatility,CubeSpec is testing an easily reconfigurable platform with the potential of observing in a broad range of wavelengths (invisible ligh andUV) and resolutions.[3][4][5][6][7]CubeSpec is scheduled to launch in mid-2026.[8][9]
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