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GomSpace Readies GOMX-5 CubeSat for SpaceX Transporter-18 Mission
Original: GomSpace Prepares 8U CubeSat GOMX-5 for SpaceX Transporter-18 Launch to Demonstrate Satellite Communications Technology
Danish small-satellite maker GomSpace is preparing its 8U CubeSat GOMX-5 for launch on SpaceX's Transporter-18 rideshare mission. The satellite is intended to demonstrate advanced satellite communications technology in orbit, serving as an in-flight validation of the company's software-defined radio and inter-satellite networking capabilities. The mission continues GomSpace's series of GOMX technology demonstrator satellites and highlights the growing use of rideshare launches for testing new space hardware.
Why now: The upcoming Transporter-18 launch puts a spotlight on GomSpace's latest technology demonstration mission.
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- GomSpace Prepares 8U CubeSat GOMX-5 for SpaceX Transporter-18 Launch to Demonstrate Satellite Communications Technology · satnews.com
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