| Spacecraft | MEPSI 2 (MEMS-based PicoSat Inspector) |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | Nanosatellite |
| Units or mass | 1.4 kg |
| Entity name | DARPA |
| Institution | Military |
| Entity | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Nation | US |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by Aerospace Corporation |
| Operator | Aerospace Corp |
| Partners | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Aerospace Corporation |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate technologies for miniature autonomous inspector. |
| Description |
Pair is tethered. Cold gas propulsion system, with 0.1N thrust with 5 thrusters. This propulsion system includes MEMS pressure transducers. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] |
| Keywords | Tether, Propulsion |
Related Spacecraft
| Spacecraft | Status | Launcher | Launch | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEPSI 2A (MEMS-based PicoSat Inspector) | Reentry 2007-03-08. Was operational until 2006-12-24, 3.5 days | Space Shuttle | 2006-12-09 | 400 km, 51.6 deg, ISS |
| MEPSI 2B (MEMS-based PicoSat Inspector) | Reentry 2007-03-08. Was operational until 2006-12-24, 3.5 days | Space Shuttle | 2006-12-09 | 400 km, 51.6 deg, ISS |
Last modified: 2024-09-07
