Small Spacecraft Technology
PhoneSat
Project Introduction
The PhoneSat series of missions demonstrated the use of a commercial mobile phone as an on-board computer for CubeSats. The project also demonstrated the practicality of using off-the-shelf electronics products in spaceflight applications.
More »Anticipated Benefits
The PhoneSat series of missions demonstrated a set of new options for cost-effective space or Earth science, exploration, or space operations missions, including space weather observation networks or other small satellite constellations, clusters, or swarms.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Ames Research Center (ARC)
Responsible Program:
- Small Spacecraft Technology
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Principal Investigator:
Project Duration
Start: Nov 2011
End: Sep 2014
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 5 |
| Current: | 7 |
| Estimated End: | 7 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX02 Flight Computing and Avionics
- TX02.1 Avionics Component Technologies
Target Destination
Earth
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