Name | BSS1 (Starling, DFAST Benchmark CubeSat) |
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Type | CubeSat |
Units or mass | 3U |
Status | Launch failure |
Launched | 2021-09-02 |
NORAD ID | Launch failure |
Deployer | ISIPOD [ISISpace] |
Launcher | Firefly Alpha |
Organisation | Benchmark Space Systems |
Institution | Company |
Entity | Commercial |
Nation | US |
Manufacturer | AIVT by NearSpace Launch |
Oneliner |
Demonstrate DFAST propulsion system. |
Description |
Demonstrate DFAST propulsion system, which uses inert non-toxic powdered fuel that is filled before shipping and remains inert until pressurization command is triggered on-orbit. |
Sources | [1] [2] |
Photo sources | [1] [2] [3] |
COTS subsystems |
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Keywords | Propulsion |
Last modified: 2023-06-03
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