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In-orbit results of Delfi-n3Xt: Lessons learned and move forward.
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Acta Astronautica . Apr2016, Vol. 121, p39-50. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- This paper provides an update of the Delfi nanosatellite programme of the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), with a focus on the recent in-orbit results of the second TU Delft satellite Delfi-n3Xt. In addition to the educational objective that has been reached with more than 80 students involved in the project, most of the technological objectives of Delfi-n3Xt have also been fulfilled with successful in-orbit demonstrations of payloads and platform. Among these demonstrations, four are highlighted in this paper, including a solid cool gas micropropulsion system, a new type of solar cell, a more robust Command and Data Handling Subsystem (CDHS), and a highly integrated Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS) that performs three-axis active control using reaction wheels. Through the development of Delfi-n3Xt, significant experiences and lessons have been learned, which motivated a further step towards DelFFi, the third Delfi CubeSat mission, to demonstrate autonomous formation flying using two CubeSats named Delta and Phi. A brief update of the DelFFi mission is also provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PROPULSION systems
*ROBUST control
*ROCKET payloads
*FORMATION flying
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00945765
- Volume :
- 121
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Acta Astronautica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 113189984
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2015.12.003