CDDIS Request for new Platform Keyword
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 5:03 pm America/New_York
New Platform Keyword Request from CDDIS
Platforms > Space-based Platforms > Navigation Satellites > 12UXL CubeSat > 12UXL CubeSat
Reference: https://www.nasa.gov/what-are-smallsats-and-cubesats/
Description:
CubeSats are a class of nanosatellites that use a standard size and form factor. The standard CubeSat size uses a “one unit” or “1U” measuring 10x10x10 cms and is extendable to larger sizes; 1.5, 2, 3, 6, and even 12U. Originally developed in 1999 by California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) and Stanford University to provide a platform for education and space exploration. The development of CubeSats has advanced into its own industry with government, industry and academia collaborating for ever increasing capabilities. CubeSats now provide a cost effective platform for science investigations, new technology demonstrations and advanced mission concepts using constellations, swarms disaggregated systems.
Platforms > Space-based Platforms > Navigation Satellites > 12UXL CubeSat > 12UXL CubeSat
Reference: https://www.nasa.gov/what-are-smallsats-and-cubesats/
Description:
CubeSats are a class of nanosatellites that use a standard size and form factor. The standard CubeSat size uses a “one unit” or “1U” measuring 10x10x10 cms and is extendable to larger sizes; 1.5, 2, 3, 6, and even 12U. Originally developed in 1999 by California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) and Stanford University to provide a platform for education and space exploration. The development of CubeSats has advanced into its own industry with government, industry and academia collaborating for ever increasing capabilities. CubeSats now provide a cost effective platform for science investigations, new technology demonstrations and advanced mission concepts using constellations, swarms disaggregated systems.