# Maya-3

> Philippine CubeSat

**Wikidata**: [Q113470476](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113470476)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/maya-3

## Summary
Maya-3 is a Philippine CubeSat and technology demonstration spacecraft. It was launched in August 2021 and operated for nearly a year, concluding its mission with object orbit decay in August 2022. The satellite was developed by the Kyushu Institute of Technology and operated by the University of the Philippines Diliman.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification**: Maya-3 is a technology demonstration spacecraft and a CubeSat.
*   **Country**: It is a Philippine CubeSat.
*   **Mass**: The satellite has a mass of 1.15 kilograms.
*   **Launch Date**: Maya-3 was launched on August 29, 2021.
*   **Launch Vehicle**: It was launched aboard a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket.
*   **Mission End**: Its mission concluded with object orbit decay on August 4, 2022.
*   **Manufacturer**: The satellite was manufactured by the Kyushu Institute of Technology.
*   **Operator**: It was operated by the University of the Philippines Diliman.
*   **Funder**: The Department of Science and Technology funded the project.
*   **Series**: Maya-3 is part of the "Maya satellites" series, following Maya-2 and preceding Maya-5 and Maya-6.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Maya-3?
A: Maya-3 is a Philippine CubeSat, a type of miniaturized satellite, primarily designed as a technology demonstration spacecraft. It was developed to test experimental technologies in space.

### Q: When was Maya-3 launched and when did its mission end?
A: Maya-3 was launched on August 29, 2021, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A. Its mission concluded with its object orbit decay on August 4, 2022.

### Q: Who was involved in the development and operation of Maya-3?
A: Maya-3 was manufactured by the Kyushu Institute of Technology and operated by the University of the Philippines Diliman. The project was funded by the Department of Science and Technology and sponsored by the Philippine Space Agency.

### Q: What was the mass of Maya-3?
A: Maya-3 had a mass of 1.15 kilograms.

### Q: Is Maya-3 related to other satellites?
A: Yes, Maya-3 is part of the "Maya satellites" series. It followed Maya-2 and was succeeded by Maya-5 and Maya-6. It is distinct from Maya-4.

## Why It Matters
Maya-3 holds significance as a Philippine CubeSat, representing a crucial step in the nation's burgeoning space program. As a technology demonstration spacecraft, it provided invaluable opportunities to test and validate experimental technologies in the challenging space environment. This mission contributed to the development of local expertise in satellite engineering, operations, and data utilization within the Philippines. By engaging institutions like the University of the Philippines Diliman and receiving funding from the Department of Science and Technology, Maya-3 fostered capacity building and encouraged scientific research and innovation. Its successful launch and operation, even for a limited period, provided practical experience for Filipino engineers and scientists, paving the way for future, more advanced space missions and strengthening the country's presence in the global space community.

## Notable For
*   Being a Philippine CubeSat, contributing to the nation's space capabilities.
*   Its classification as a technology demonstration spacecraft, focused on testing experimental technologies.
*   Being part of the "Maya satellites" series, an ongoing initiative for Philippine satellite development.
*   Its development by the Kyushu Institute of Technology and operation by the University of the Philippines Diliman, highlighting international collaboration and local academic involvement.

## Body

### Overview
Maya-3 is identified as a Philippine CubeSat and a technology demonstration spacecraft. It is part of the "Maya satellites" series, which includes Maya-2, Maya-5, and Maya-6. Its Wikidata description also identifies it as a Philippine CubeSat.

### Development and Funding
Maya-3 was manufactured by the Kyushu Institute of Technology, a higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The project received funding from the Department of Science and Technology (Philippines) and was sponsored by the Kyushu Institute of Technology, the Philippine Space Agency, and the Department of Science and Technology. The satellite was operated by the University of the Philippines Diliman.

### Mission Profile
*   **Launch Date**: August 29, 2021
*   **Launch Vehicle**: Falcon 9 Block 5, the current version of the SpaceX Falcon 9 orbital launch vehicle.
*   **Launch Contractor**: SpaceX
*   **Launch Site**: Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A
*   **Start Point**: International Space Station (indicating deployment from ISS)
*   **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit
*   **Start Time (Operations)**: October 6, 2021
*   **End Time (Operations)**: August 4, 2022
*   **Mission Conclusion**: Object orbit decay on August 4, 2022.

### Technical Specifications
*   **Mass**: 1.15 kilograms
*   **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 49273
*   **COSPAR ID**: 1998-067SS
*   **Instance Of**: technology demonstration spacecraft, CubeSat (a miniaturized satellite made up of 10cm-sided cubic modules).

### Related Entities
*   **Preceded By**: Maya-2 (Philippine CubeSat)
*   **Followed By**: Maya-5 (Philippine CubeSat), Maya-6 (Philippine CubeSat)
*   **Different From**: Maya-4
*   **Sponsors**: Kyushu Institute of Technology, Philippine Space Agency, Department of Science and Technology
*   **Funder**: Department of Science and Technology

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](https://stamina4space.upd.edu.ph/2022/08/09/maya-3-4-fly-back-to-earth-end-mission/)
3. [Maya-3 and Maya-4](https://stamina4space.upd.edu.ph/satellites-page/maya-3and4/)