ACRUX 1 [University of Melbourne]
Official name ACRUX 1
Alternative name ACRUX 1
Cospar ID 2019-037E
Norad ID 44369
Launch date 2019-06-29
Launch site RLLC
Launch vehicle Electron KS
Country/Organization Australia
Type application Technology
Operator Melbourne Space Program
RCS size SMALL
Decay date 2022-06-17
Shape Box
Mass (kg) 1
Height (m) 0.1
Width (m) 0.1
Depth (m) 0.1
Span (m^2) 0.1
Contractors Melbourne Space Program
Configuration CubeSat (1U)
Power Solar cells, batteries

The ACRUX 1 is a student-built 1U CubeSats developed by the non-profit organisation Melbourne Space Program.

The purpose of the ACRUX 1 project is to develop, built and launch a student-built CubeSat from scratch, to test the functionality of the subsystems, to develop the basics for future satellite missions. The satellite uses the validated 1U CubeSat form-factor with low-gain antenna capabilities and minor flight control abilities. The satellite is primarily an in orbit engineering demonstrator model.

The satellite was launched on a shared launch on an Electron KS in June 2019 from New Zealand.

Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
ACRUX 1 2019-037E 2019-06-29 RLLC Electron KS with BlackSky 3, Painani 1, Prometheus 2.7, Prometheus 2.9, SpaceBEE 8, 9