Miniature satellite OCSD CubeSat launched by NASA operational

Q.  Name NASA’s first miniature satellite that has been sent into space on October 8 2015?
- Published on 14 Oct 15

a. OCSD
b. ODSD
c. OTSD
d. None of the above

ANSWER: OCSD
 
Miniature satellite Orbital Communications and Sensor Demonstration CubeSat spacecraft is operational and in orbit according to NASA. The miniature satellite was sent into space abroad an Atlas V rocket from the California Vandenberg Air Force Base. CubeSats plays an important role in exploration, scientific research, technology demonstration and educational inquiries. This project provides an affordable platform for future NASA missions such as planetary exploration, observations of Earth and so on. OSCD is the first among six NASA managed technology demonstration missions to be launched. Miniature satellites measure close to 4 inches per side. Second mission is scheduled for February 2016.

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