CIRBE

Colorado Inner Radiation Belt Experiment

Elucidating inner radiation belt electrons

The Colorado Inner Radiation Belt Experiment 3U CubeSat goal is to gain a better understanding of the formation of the inner radiation belt electrons as well as determine where these particles come from and how they behave. The proposed goal of the CIRBE mission is to provide state-of-the-art measurements of .3-3.5 MeV electrons (and 6-35 MeV protons) in the Earth’s radiation belt in a highly inclined Low Earth Orbit.

Mission Class:

CubeSats

Mission Status:

Current

LASP Roles:

Research, Instruments, Data, Mission Operations, Lead Institute

Science Target:

Earth's Magnetosphere

Mission Focus:

Magnetosphere, Van Allen Belts

Primary Mission Site:

Launch Date: April 2023
Prime Mission: 6 months

Lead Institute: LASP

Lead Funding Agency: NASA