| Satellite | FREEDOM |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1U |
| Status | Reentry 2017-02-05. Was operational (Official press release) |
| Launched | 2016-12-09 |
| NORAD ID | 41930 |
| Deployer | J-SSOD (JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer) |
| Launcher | H-IIB (H2B) |
| Deployment | Deployed from ISS on 2017-01-16 |
| Organisation | Tohoku University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Nation | Japan |
| Launch brokerer | JAXA |
| Oneliner |
Test deployment of 1 x 1.5m membrane for deorbiting. |
| Description |
Membrane deployment orbit experiments. The satellite will deploy the DOM1500 device, which will form a 1 m by 1.5 m membrane to increase the aerodynamic resistance to accelerate the decay from orbit. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | De-orbit device |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
