Next-gen technology for total solar irradiance monitoring
The Compact Total Irradiance Monitor-Flight Demonstration (CTIM-FD) is a 6U CubeSat with a compact, next-generation instrument for the measurement of Total Solar Irradiance (TSI). CTIM-FD was launched on July 1st, 2022 by Virgin Orbit into a 500 km orbit. CTIM has been making TSI measurements since August 26th, 2022.
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CTIM-FD Quickfacts
CTIM-FD Mission Quickfacts page on LASP
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CTIM-FD
NASA
Official NASA project website
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