Tomsk-TPU 120 [Tomsk TPU]
Official name TOMSK-TPU 120
Alternative name Tomsk-TPU-120
Cospar ID 1998-067MZ
Norad ID 42910
Launch date 1998-11-20
Launch site TTMTR
Launch vehicle Soyuz-2-1a
Country/Organization Russia
Type application Technology
Operator Tomsk TPU
RCS size MEDIUM
Decay date 2019-10-20
Shape Box
Mass (kg) 4
Height (m) 0.3
Width (m) 0.1
Depth (m) 0.3
Span (m^2) 0.3
Lifetime ~ 6 months
Contractors Tomsk TPU
Propulsion None
Configuration 3U Cubesat with handle
Power Solar cells, batteries

Tomsk-TPU 120 is a 3U Cubesat built by the Tomsk Polytechnic University (Tomsk TPU).

The satellite was constructed using a 3D printer for the structure. Although the satellite is based on the 3U Cubesat standard, it will not be released using a deployer, but will be released by a kosmonaut during a spacewalk. Therefore it is fitted with a handle.

It was launched onboard of Progress-MS 02 to the ISS. Release of Tomsk-TPU 120 will be made by hand during a spacewalk (EVA) in the aft-nadir direction from ISS, likely in July 2017.

Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
TOMSK-TPU 120 1998-067MZ 1998-11-20 TTMTR Soyuz-2-1a with Progress-MS 02