Assessment of an Anchoring Device for CubeSat Landers
Programme Reference
16/701
Country
Romania
Start Date
2016
End Date
2017
Programme: Discovery Prime 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
• Initial TRL: TRL N/A
• Target TRL: TRL N/A
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