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 |
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Website | https://www.eoportal.org/satellite-missions/compass-2#eop-quick-facts-section |
Dashboard URL | - |
Launch Date | June 23, 2017, midnight |
Deploy Date | - |
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Field | Previous | Suggested |
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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 |