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  • DelFFi: Formation Flying within the QB50 Constellation of Nano-Satellites

    Paper number

    IAC-12,B4,7B,5,x15699

    Author

    Prof. Eberhard Gill, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

    Coauthor

    Mr. Jasper Bouwmeester, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands

    Coauthor

    Dr. Jian Guo, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands

    Coauthor

    Mr. Barry Zandbergen, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands

    Year

    2012

    Abstract
    – INVITED PAPER –
    QB50 is a mission establishing an international network of 50 nano-satellites for multi-point, in-situ measurements in the lower thermosphere and re-entry research. As part of QB50, the Delft University of Technology will contribute the DelFFi mission comprising two nano-satellites both being equipped with a highly miniaturized propulsion system in addition to the science payload. This will allow to demonstrate controlled formation flying between these two nano-satellites which will enhance the QB50 mission both in terms of technology demonstration and science return. The opportunities and challenges of formation flying by a subset of satellites within a constellation of freely floating spacecraft are systematically identified and analyzed. Furthermore, the concepts for the implementation and operations of the DelFFi mission as well as the nano-satellite bus will be presented.
    Abstract document

    IAC-12,B4,7B,5,x15699.brief.pdf

    Manuscript document

    IAC-12,B4,7B,5,x15699.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).

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