Overview
TACHELES is a 12U CubeSat designed to survive in deep space, carrying rover electronics integrated into the satellite. The payload is raised to an altitude of over 38,000 km, passing through both Van Allen radiation belts. The rover features microcontrollers distributed across three separate boards to detect single-event effects, alongside an additional shielded board. Additional radiation sensors provide detailed insights into the radiation environment, essential for optimizing rover electronics for future use on the Moon.
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- Launch year
- 2026
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- Status
- active
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- TACHELES is a CubeSat satellite developed by Berlin-based NEUROSPACE GmbH, launched aboard NASA's Artemis II mission. It is designed to test electrical components and control electronics for a future lunar rover system by exposing them to radiation in Earth's Van Allen belts during transit to the Moon.
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