Arkyd 3 (A3) [Planetary Resources]
Official name ARKYD-3R
Alternative name Arkyd-3R
Cospar ID 1998-067GU
Norad ID 40742
Launch date 1998-11-20
Launch site TTMTR
Launch vehicle Falcon-9 v1.1
Country/Organization USA
Type application Technology
Operator Planetary Resources
RCS size SMALL
Decay date 2015-12-23
Shape Box + 2 Pan
Mass (kg) 4
Height (m) 0.3
Width (m) 0.1
Depth (m) 0.3
Span (m^2) 0.3
Contractors Planetary Resources
Propulsion None
Configuration CubeSat (3U)
Power Solar cells, batteries

Planetary Resources' Arkyd 3 or A3 is a technology demonstration nanosatellite based on the triple CubeSat form factor for the planned Arkyd-100 asteroid prospecting astronomy satellites.

The satellite will test systems for the Arkyd-100 satellites, but does not feature a telescope.

Arkyd 3 was to be transported to the International Space Station and to be deployed from there in October 2014. The launch failed shortly after lift off.

The reflight Arkyd 3R was successfully launched towards the ISS onbaord of Dragon CRS-6. It was deployed on 15 July 2015.

Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
ARKYD-3R 1998-067GU 1998-11-20 TTMTR Falcon-9 v1.1 with Dragon CRS-6, Flock-1e 1, ..., 14, Centennial 1