Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by ENSFNM on: 2023-06-01 07:53 Citation: https://www.eoportal.org/satellite-missions/compass-2#eop-quick-facts-section Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2023-06-01 08:05
Name COMPASS 2
NORAD ID 42777
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names DRAGSAIL
Description Compass 2 or Dragsail- CubeSat is and educational technology demonstration satellite. Part of the QB50 mission it is a 3U spacecraft that is used to demonstrate the ability to de-orbit a LEO satellite using a sail, similar to other QB50 missions such as Inflatesail. (Complex Orbital Magneto-Plasma Autonomous Small Satellite-2)
Owner/Operator -
Status Operational
Countries of Origin
Website https://www.eoportal.org/satellite-missions/compass-2#eop-quick-facts-section
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date June 23, 2017, midnight
Deploy Date -
Image COMPASS 2
Field Previous Suggested
Description Compass 2 or Dragsail- CubeSat is and educational technology demonstration satellite. Part of the QB50 mission it is a 3U spacecraft that is used to demonstrate the ability to de-orbit a LEO satellite using a sail, similar to other QB50 missions such as Inflatesail. Compass 2 or Dragsail- CubeSat is and educational technology demonstration satellite. Part of the QB50 mission it is a 3U spacecraft that is used to demonstrate the ability to de-orbit a LEO satellite using a sail, similar to other QB50 missions such as Inflatesail. (Complex Orbital Magneto-Plasma Autonomous Small Satellite-2)
Website - https://www.eoportal.org/satellite-missions/compass-2#eop-quick-facts-section
Launch Date - June 23, 2017, midnight