ResourceName
AeroCube-6B (AC6) CubeSat
ReleaseDate
2026-02-02 13:11:34Z
RevisionHistory
RevisionEvent
ReleaseDate
2024-04-25 12:34:56.789
Note
Only known prior ReleaseDate of the metadata
RevisionEvent
ReleaseDate
2026-02-02 13:11:34Z
Note
Added MetadataRightsList. Added ResourceType and NamingAuthority. Updated to 2.7.1. Changed http to https in top-level schemaLocation attribute. Fixed version number separator in top-level schemaLocation attribute. ZCB
Description
The AeroCube 6 cubesat is a pair of nanosatellite for technical research. They were built and operated
by the Aerospace Corporation. Aerocube 6 represents a major upgrate in the Aerocube program as it introduces a
redesigned cubesat structure and technical upgrades. It features a suite of micro dosimeters for measuring
radiation in the space environment.
Acknowledgement
The AC6 Principal Investigator is Dr. T.P. O Brien. Aerospace and government personnel who
contributed to the AeroCube-6 mission: J. Bern Blake, D. Hinkley, C. Venturini, J. Avrett, D. Mabry, W. Crain,
C. Nguyen, B. Hardy, J. Lee, D. Turner, D. Rowen, C. Coffman, B. Barney, P. Doyle, J. Fuller, D. Pedrino,
G. Maul, D. Rumsey, A. Chin, R. Stevens, A Schutte, D. Arndt, and E. Mazur. Those wishing to use AC6 data
are strongly urged to notify the PI of the topic of their work. This will enable the AC6 team to assist in
use of the data and to track the instruments utility to the broader community.
Funding
Agency
NASA HUSPI
Project
AeroCube-6
AwardNumber
contract 80NSSC18K0309
Contacts
InformationURL
Name
AC6 Data at RBSP Science Gateway
URL
Description
AC6 Data at RBSP Science Gateway
Language
en
InformationURL
Name
Detailed information on the AueroCube-6 Dosimeters
URL
Description
AC6 Data at RBSP Science Gateway
Language
en
ObservatoryRegion
Earth.Magnetosphere
ObservatoryRegion
Earth.Magnetosphere.Polar
ObservatoryRegion
Earth.NearSurface
ObservatoryRegion
Earth.NearSurface.AuroralRegion
ObservatoryRegion
Earth.NearSurface.EquatorialRegion
ObservatoryRegion
Earth.NearSurface.Ionosphere
ObservatoryRegion
Earth.NearSurface.PolarCap