ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s historic lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) will be launched on Friday on board Chang’E6 from Hainan, China.
The satellite ICUBE-Q has been designed and developed by the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in collaboration with China’s Shanghai University SJTU and Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO.
ICUBE-Q orbiter carries two optical cameras to image the moon’s surface. Following successful testing and qualification, ICUBE-Q has now been integrated with the Chang’e6 mission. Chang’E6 is the sixth in a series of lunar exploration missions of China.
Chang’6 Lunar Mission
Chang’6, China’s Lunar Mission will touch down on the Moon’s far side to collect samples from the lunar surface and return to Earth for research.
CubeSats are miniature satellites typically characterized by their mini size and standardized design. They are made in a cubic shape, consisting of modular components that adhere to specific size constraints.
These satellites often weigh no more than a few kilograms and are deployed in space for different purposes.
The primary purpose of CubeSats is to facilitate technology development, scientific research, and educational initiatives in space exploration. These satellites are utilized for a wide range of missions, including Earth observations, astronomy, remote sensing, atmospheric research, communications, and technology demonstration.
