| Satellite | TechEdSat-5 (PhoneSat 5, TES-5) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3.5U |
| Status | Reentry 2017-07-29. Was semi-operational, no commanding possible (Official presentation) |
| Launched | 2016-12-09 |
| NORAD ID | 42066 |
| Deployer | NRCSD (NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer) [Quad-M] |
| Launcher | H-IIB (H2B) |
| Deployment | Deployed from ISS on 2017-03-06 |
| Entity name | NASA Ames Research Center |
| Institution | Space agency |
| Entity | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Country | US |
| Launch brokerer | Nanoracks |
| Partners | San Jose State University, University of Idaho |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate deployable device for precise deorbiting. |
| Description |
First "Modulated" Exobrake to target re-entry point. Updated Avionics, Radio, Iridium & GPS hardware. Digi XBee RF modules, taking the place of wired connections in the satellite, operated as wireless "data-crossroads" between TechEdSat 5 key components. Establish improved uncertainty analysis for eventual controlled flight through the Thermosphere. Improve prediction of re-entry location. Provide the base technology for sample return technology from orbital platforms. Provide the eventual testing of independent TDRV-based planetary missions. Provide engineering data for an OnOrbit Tracking Device that could improve the prediction of jettisoned material from the ISS. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Globalstar or Iridium or Inmarsat, De-orbit device |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
