Nanosat Deorbit and Recovery System to Enable New Missions

摘要: As the number of NanoSat and CubeSat missions increase, deorbit capability is needed to minimize hazards associated with on-orbit collisions space debris. In addition, ability conduct a controller re-entry class spacecraft will enable new ultimately support development Low Earth Orbit commerce. Andrews Space has developed Deorbit Recovery System (DRS) address this need. The DRS standalone device that uses inflatable technology shorten spacecraft's lifetime by factor ten, or controlled safe recovery spacecraft. 1U module attaches standard 2U CubeSat. A signal from triggers deployment four hinged walls inflation 1.2 meter, 60-degree tension-cone decelerator onboard pressurization system. If without all mission objective, then tension cone cause accelerated orbit decay lightweight, strain-hardening materials make up system burn in atmosphere. Alternately, if satellite high temperature / flexible protect payload reentry environment. Using modest amount delta-V provided payload, can be targeted into an un-populated area for landing recovery. An integrated crushable structure provides soft after transmits its GPS location via ground demonstrator conducted feasibility demonstrations. This paper application, design, performance, unit testing. BACKGROUND CubeSats are used more missions, de-orbit Additionally, small payloads broaden capabilities systems, such as return scientific samples Orbit, low cost sensors on other planetary bodies. Most systems proposed have only considered end-of-life destruction Earth’s (Andrews) concept safely allow it re-enter through atmosphere recovered surface. Figure 1 summarizes design objectives. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Based Design Reference Missions established, series trade studies derive specific requirement. objectives are:  Mass volume efficient: < 1.5 kg Standard interface