MICRO Dragsail
Frond Space Systems
Lightweight deorbit drag sail for microsatellites in LEO, under 2 kg with multiple activation and power options.
About
The Frond MICRO Dragsail extends the drag-sail deorbit concept to the microsatellite class, providing an effective, passive end-of-life disposal solution for platforms up to the microsatellite mass range. The system keeps total added mass below 2 kg, preserving valuable mass budget for the primary mission payload.
Like the NANO variant, the MICRO Dragsail is available with configuration options including power-line activation, an internal watchdog, self-contained batteries, and an independent RF channel. These options allow the dragsail to operate as a completely autonomous unit that can be commanded to deploy even if the host spacecraft becomes unresponsive.
The MICRO Dragsail is designed to comply with international debris mitigation frameworks and is suitable for LEO constellations and research satellites that need a reliable, cost-effective end-of-life disposal mechanism. Frond manufactures the sail using proven rollable composite technology from its supplier partner RolaTube Technology Limited.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
