TuPOD, a Cube Satellite (CubeSat) and Tube Satellite Dispenser Produced via 3D Printing, Successful Launch, Orbit and Dispensing of Two Tube Satellites
Session
Session 10: Leo Missons
Abstract
The JAXA spacecraft “KOUNOTORI-6” was launched on December 9th , 2016 on a mission to resupply the International Spaces Station. It carried the TuPOD system developed by Tetonsys, Gauss, Moorehead State, Open Space Networks and CRP USA. This unique Small Satellite was designed as both a CubeSat and as a dispensing system for two Tube Satellites. The team took advantage of 3D Printing and leveraged this technology in designing for the application. A discussion of challenges related to making this mission successful, the advantages and challenges of using 3D Printing, (specifically Windform XT 2.0) and the TuPODs cargo and an update on their status. The Tu-Pod was deployed from the Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo” on Jan 16th, 2016. On January 19th 2017, approx 23:30 UTC, the TuPOD successfully dispensed the two Tube Satellites TANCREDO I(Produced by Brazilian Middle School Students) and OSNSAT (from Open Space Network, a Californian space company.) This mission marks a new milestone in the small satellite arena: it is the first time that two TubeSats are deployed in Space, using the specifically designed TuPOD that functions as both a satellite and release platform.
Presentation
TuPOD, a Cube Satellite (CubeSat) and Tube Satellite Dispenser Produced via 3D Printing, Successful Launch, Orbit and Dispensing of Two Tube Satellites
The JAXA spacecraft “KOUNOTORI-6” was launched on December 9th , 2016 on a mission to resupply the International Spaces Station. It carried the TuPOD system developed by Tetonsys, Gauss, Moorehead State, Open Space Networks and CRP USA. This unique Small Satellite was designed as both a CubeSat and as a dispensing system for two Tube Satellites. The team took advantage of 3D Printing and leveraged this technology in designing for the application. A discussion of challenges related to making this mission successful, the advantages and challenges of using 3D Printing, (specifically Windform XT 2.0) and the TuPODs cargo and an update on their status. The Tu-Pod was deployed from the Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo” on Jan 16th, 2016. On January 19th 2017, approx 23:30 UTC, the TuPOD successfully dispensed the two Tube Satellites TANCREDO I(Produced by Brazilian Middle School Students) and OSNSAT (from Open Space Network, a Californian space company.) This mission marks a new milestone in the small satellite arena: it is the first time that two TubeSats are deployed in Space, using the specifically designed TuPOD that functions as both a satellite and release platform.
