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Can X

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CanX-4
CanX-4
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Canadian technology satellite. 2 launched, 2008.04.28 (Can X-6 ) and (Can X-2 ).

Nanosat built by University of Toronto Institute of Aerospace Studies and Com Dev International; carried a payload for relaying identification beacon data from shipping.

Country
Canada
Launch Vehicles
PSLV
Launch Sites
Sriharikota

Chronology

1 event

2008 April 28

03:53 GMT - . Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: Sriharikota SLP. Launch Vehicle: PSLV.
  • Can X-6 - . Nation: Canada. Agency: ISRO. Class: Communications. Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Can X. USAF Sat Cat: 32784 . COSPAR: 2008-021B. Apogee: 638 km (396 mi). Perigee: 615 km (382 mi). Inclination: 98.00 deg. Period: 97.20 min. Nanosat built by University of Toronto Institiute of Aerospace Studies and Com Dev International; carried a payload for relaying identification beacon data from shipping..