# OSIRIS-3U

> microsatellite of Pennsylvania university

**Wikidata**: [Q106473565](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106473565)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/osiris-3u

## Summary
OSIRIS-3U is a microsatellite developed by the University of Pennsylvania as part of the ELaNa-22 mission. It is a CubeSat, measuring 10x10x30 cm, and was launched aboard a Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket in 2017. The satellite is named after Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife.

## Key Facts
- **Developer**: University of Pennsylvania  
- **Instance of**: CubeSat (3U configuration: 10x10x30 cm)  
- **Launch date**: August 14, 2017  
- **Launch vehicle**: Falcon 9 Full Thrust  
- **Launch site**: Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-067NL  
- **Part of**: ELaNa-22 mission  
- **Orbit insertion**: November 20, 2017 (via International Space Station)  
- **Country**: United States  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is OSIRIS-3U?  
A: OSIRIS-3U is a CubeSat, specifically a 3U configuration (three 10 cm cubic modules stacked lengthwise).  

### Q: Who developed OSIRIS-3U?  
A: It was developed by the University of Pennsylvania as part of NASA's ELaNa-22 educational launch initiative.  

### Q: When was OSIRIS-3U launched?  
A: It launched on August 14, 2017, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket from Kennedy Space Center.  

## Why It Matters  
OSIRIS-3U represents the growing role of academic institutions in space research through low-cost CubeSat technology. As part of NASA's ELaNa program, it demonstrates how universities can contribute to orbital science and engineering with standardized, modular satellites. Its launch and deployment via the International Space Station highlight collaborative efforts between government, private industry (SpaceX), and academia. The mission provides hands-on experience for students while advancing miniaturized satellite capabilities.  

## Notable For  
- **Educational focus**: Developed by a university as part of NASA's educational CubeSat initiative.  
- **Standardized design**: Follows the 3U CubeSat form factor (10x10x30 cm).  
- **Collaborative launch**: Deployed via the ISS after being carried by a Falcon 9 rocket.  

## Body  
### Development  
- Developed by the **University of Pennsylvania** as a **3U CubeSat** (three 10 cm cubic units).  
- Named after **Osiris**, reflecting its academic and exploratory mission.  

### Launch and Deployment  
- **Launch date**: August 14, 2017  
- **Launch vehicle**: **Falcon 9 Full Thrust** (SpaceX)  
- **Launch site**: **Kennedy Space Center LC-39A**  
- **Orbit insertion**: November 20, 2017, via the **International Space Station**  

### Specifications  
- **Dimensions**: 10 cm (width) × 10 cm (height) × 30 cm (length)  
- **Mission**: Part of **ELaNa-22** (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites)  
- **SCN**: 43027 (Satellite Catalog Number)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report