Assessment of an Anchoring Device for CubeSat Landers
Programme
Discovery
Programme Reference
16/701
Prime Contractor
Institute of Space Science
Start Date
End Date
Country
Romania
Description
The current study has evaluated the feasibility of a CubeSat anchoring device in the context of AIM mission. By enabling this capability on a Cubesat type nanosatellite, the overall AIM mission will be further augmented with in-situ scientific measurements such as close surface visual observations, on site plume ejecta monitoring, impact induced accelerations and seismic wave propagated through asteroid body, etc. Moreover, the anchoring device has a strong reuse potential in the context of SSA by the utilisation of Cubesats or small platforms for debris removal techniques.
Application Domain
Generic Technologies
Keywords
CubeSat
AIM
Deep Space
SSA
Initial TRL
TRL N/A
Target TRL
TRL N/A
Public Document
Executive Summary