ESTCube-2
Description
3U CubeSat developed by the Estonian Student Satellite Foundation at the University of Tartu as the successor to ESTCube-1. ESTCube-2 tests a coulomb drag propulsion system (plasma brake) for deorbiting CubeSats, using an electrostatic tether to increase atmospheric drag for responsible end-of-life disposal.
Specifications
| Form factor | 3U CubeSat |
|---|---|
| Payload | Coulomb drag / plasma brake tether system |
| Mission type | Deorbit technology demonstration |
| Developer | Estonian Student Satellite Foundation / University of Tartu |
| Technology | Electrostatic tether for atmospheric drag enhancement |