| Satellite name | InflateSail (GB06) |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | Reentry 2017-09-03. Was operational (Last JE9PEL report 2017-09-02) |
| Launched | 2017-06-23 |
| NORAD ID | 42770 |
| Deployer | QuadPack (XL) [ISISpace] |
| Launcher | PSLV (QB50) |
| Organization | University of Surrey |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Country | UK |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by SSTL |
| Operator | SSTL |
| Launch brokerer | ISILaunch |
| Partners | QB50 |
| Oneliner |
Part of QB50 to study lower termosphere. |
| Description |
QB50. Rapid autonomous commissioning- Given past experience, the space station is prepared to demonstrate advanced autonomous commissioning. Large deployable sail - The satellite will deploy a large square (3m x 3m) membrane sail. Inflatable Structural Components - InflateSail is equipped with a 1 m long inflatable rigidisable laminate cylinder, which will be used as a structural component separating the sail and the body of the spacecraft. Drag deorbiting - The satellite will deorbit much more quickly than otherwise due to its deployable sail. Outreach - The satellite will provide beacons which amateur satellite users will be able to receive. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] |
| Keywords | Solar sail, De-orbit device, QB50 |
| On the same launch |
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Last modified: 2024-05-29
