ESTCube-2
University of Tartu
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.
Technical 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
About
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.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
