Abstract In this paper, we report a conceptual design of micro-satellite for the verification of formation flying technologies. This satellite is a type of mothership-daughtership configuration called TOPPU which means a gust wind. The two satellites are connected by a tether; the mothership satellite has a docking mechanism installed, and a reel mechanism as well as gas jet gun to perform various orbital experiments. The system design of TOPPU is discussed, as is the progress of satellite system development.
JetGun Sat “TOPPU”
2002-01-01
3 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English