| Name | AeroCube-10 |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1.5U |
| Organisation | The Aerospace Corporation |
| Institution | Non-profit |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | US |
| Launch brokerer | Nanoracks |
| Oneliner | Demonstrate satellite-to-satellite pointing and deployment of small atmospheric probes. |
| Results | With some technical panache, one of The Aerospace Corporation’s CubeSats maneuvered itself within 22 meters of its sibling CubeSat and snapped a series of photos while orbiting at 17,000 miles per hour. This incredibly difficult technology demonstration, performed by a satellite the size of a tissue box, paves the way for future inspection or servicing missions. AeroCube-10 is by far the smallest spacecraft to have accomplished a rendezvous and proximity operation so close. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Keywords | Propulsion, Formation flying |
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Related Spacecraft
| Name | Status | Launch | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| AeroCube-10A (JimSat) | Operational | 2019-04-17 | 475 km, 51.6 deg, Cygnus |
| AeroCube-10B (DougSat) | Operational | 2019-04-17 | 475 km, 51.6 deg, Cygnus |
Last modified: 2020-09-22
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