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FrontierSat

Canadian student-developed CubeSat. FrontierSat was launched on May 3, 2026 aboard a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2026-100AMNORAD 69015Canada

Identity

Name in GCAT
FrontierSat
Payload designation
CTS-SAT-1
International designator
2026-100AM
NORAD catalog number
69015
GCAT identifier
S69015

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Amateur / academic
Program
Calgary
Owner
Calgary
Country
Canada
Builder
University of Calgary
Platform (bus)
Cubesat 3U

Launch

Date
May 3, 2026 · 07:00 UTC
Launch record
2026-100Success
Rocket
Falcon 9
Spaceport
Vandenberg · pad SLC4E

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/S
Perigee
496 km
Apogee
508 km
Inclination
97.40°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
May 3, 2026

Size

Mass
5 kg
Dry mass
5 kg
Length
0.3 m
Diameter
0.10 m
Span
0.3 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q139760182 (CC0).