| Spacecraft name | RAMPART (POPACS-RR, RApid prototyped Microelectromechanical system Propulsion And RadiationTest CUBEflow SATellite) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 2U |
| Status | cancelled |
| Organisation | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) |
| Institution | Military |
| Entity type | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Country | US |
| Partners | Colorado Satellite Services |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate propulsion system and various CubeSat platform technologies. |
| Description |
Will use self-contained, warm gas, propulsion system to adjust satellite’s initial circular orbit of 500 km to eccentric orbit with apogee of 1200 km and perigee of 500 km at a 45 degree inclination. Demonstrate use of 3D printing (a.k.a. rapid prototyping) for manufacturing small satellites. Measure flux of energetic particles in lower Van Allen Belt. Test radiation-hardened electronic components and high performance solar cells in high radiation environment over a period of five years. Test radiation hardened components for a Plug and Play satellite. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Propulsion |
Last modified: 2023-11-04
