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Assessment of an Anchoring Device for CubeSat Landers
Thu, 02/21/2019 - 18:56

Start Date:
2016
Programme:
Discovery
End Date:
2017
Programme Reference:
16/701
Country:
Romania
Contractor:
Institute of Space Science
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
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