Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat
NASA’s Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat (SPARCS) is a 6U ultraviolet space observatory launched on January 11, 2026 to monitor the far- and near-ultraviolet activity of low-mass stars. Its time-dependent stellar-environment measurements support research on flare evolution and the habitability of orbiting exoplanets.
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Identity
- Family Name
- SPARCS
- Full Name
- Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat
- Roles
- observatorytechnology_demonstratorresearch
- Status
- active
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- NASA’s Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat (SPARCS) is a 6U ultraviolet space observatory launched on January 11, 2026 to monitor the far- and near-ultraviolet activity of low-mass stars. Its time-dependent stellar-environment measurements support research on flare evolution and the habitability of orbiting exoplanets.
- First Flight Year
- 2,026
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- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 02:59:52 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 02:59:52 UTC