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| Mission type | Technology |
|---|---|
| Operator | ASU AFRL STP |
| Mission duration | Failed to orbit |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Launch mass | 16 kilograms (35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 46 x 30cm (six-sided)[1] |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | December 21, 2004 (2004-12-21) |
| Rocket | Delta IV Heavy |
| Launch site | Cape CanaveralSLC-37B |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Low Earth |
| Epoch | Planned |
Sparkie[2] (or3CS-1) was a satellite, part of theThree Corner Satellite (3CS) project, a three satellite (Sparkie,Ralphie andPetey) student research project. It was designed and built by mostly undergraduate students at theArizona State University as part of theAir Force Research Laboratory'sUniversity Nanosat Program.[3]
Sparky was responsible for structure, power and the attitude system in the 3CS project.
Satellite carries the name of Arizona State University'smascot,Sparky.
Sparky was launched on the first launch of theDelta IV Heavy rocket configuration, along with theRalphie satellite, but both satellites failed to achieve orbit due to a problem with the rocket during launch.[4]