INFLATESAIL

Photo INFLATESAIL

42770
Spacetrack Directory Number
2017-06-23
Orbit launches
2017-09-03
72 Days in orbit


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)
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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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