| Name | Rascal |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Organization | Saint Louis University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Country | US |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate proximity operations and space situational awareness: infrared imaging, 6DOF propulsion, RF proximity sensing. |
| Description |
Two-spacecraft mission to demonstrate key technologies for proximity operations and space situational awareness: infrared imaging, 6DOF propulsion, RF proximity sensing, and automated operations. Both spacecraft will observe the other in visible, IR and RF bands, determining the maximum range for each detection method. After a suitable distance, the released spacecraft will activate its propulsion system and return to within a few meters of the base. The second spacecraft will be released and the process repeated until the end of the mission. |
| Keywords | Propulsion, SSA-Space Situational Awareness |
Related Spacecraft
| Name | Status | Rocket | Date | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rascal A | cancelled due to scope and budget creep (Website) | cancelled | x_cancelled | cancelled |
| Rascal B | cancelled due to scope and budget creep (Website) | cancelled | x_cancelled | cancelled |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
