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Satellite information INFLATESAIL - QB50-GB06
| Spacetrack Directory Name | INFLATESAIL |
| Alternative name | QB50-GB06 |
| Orbit launches |
2017-06-23 |
| Deorbitation date |
2017-09-03 |
| Days in orbit | 72 |
| Country/organisation of origin | Anglia (UK) |
| Starting point | SRILR (Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India) |
| WWW | Here |
Additional information INFLATESAIL
QB50. Rapid autonomous commissioning- Given past experience, the space station is prepared to demonstrate advanced autonomous commissioning. Large deployable sail - The satellite will deploy a large square (3m x 3m) membrane sail. Inflatable Structural Components - InflateSail is equipped with a 1 m long inflatable rigidisable laminate cylinder, which will be used as a structural component separating the sail and the body of the spacecraft. Drag deorbiting - The satellite will deorbit much more quickly than otherwise due to its deployable sail. Outreach - The satellite will provide beacons which amateur satellite users will be able to receive.
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