What Happened to those CubeSats that were Launched with Artemis I?

On November 16th, NASA made history when the Artemis I mission took off from Launch Complex 39B in Florida on its way to the moon. The purpose of this uncrewed mission is to test the capabilities of the Space Launch System (SLS) in preparation for the return to the moon. Rather than astronauts, this mission carries a group of mannequins with sensors and a human- machine video interface system.

Three of the NASA missions Artemis I brought were designed to perform experiments. A variety of unique deep-space science experiments were carried out by partner space agencies, commercial space entities, research institute, and universities. Six satellites have not made contact with controllers on the ground or experienced problems, and their whereabouts are unknown.

The BioSentinel, which was designed, built, and tested by engineers at NASA's Ames, will measure the effects of deep-space radiation on DNA using yeast organisms. The second is a technology demonstrator developed at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory with support from the Marshall Space Flight Center. The purpose is to look for surface water ice in the permanently shadowed regions near the lunar south pole.

The third NEA Scout mission was developed by the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in partnership with NASA JPL. The purpose of the mission is to demonstrate solar sail deployment and to demonstrate solar sail navigation. There are other missions.

The European Space Agency contributed to the project. The CubeSat wants to observe the SLS interim cryogenic stage.

CuSP is a mission that will measure solar particles and magnetic fields.

This satellite was developed by the JAXA and the University of Tokyo to look at Earth's radiation environment from the L2 point.

Morehead State University has developed a lunar ice cube that will search for lunar water.

Arizona State University has contributed to the LunaH-Map satellite, which will be used to create maps of hydrogen in permanently shadowed craters and other areas near the South Pole.

The mission will use the Linux operating system.

The smallest ever lunar landers will be used to study the lunar environment.

Florida-based Miles Space has developed a demonstrator that will compete in the Deep Space Derby.