Session
Session X: Space Access
Location
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Abstract
The fourth Epsilon launch vehicle conducted its first rideshare mission on January 18, 2019. It successfully delivered seven satellites to the Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO). In order to accommodate the demands in carrying satellites with various sizes, the Epsilon Satellite Mount Structure (ESMS) and the Epsilon Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (E-SSOD) was developed.
The paper first introduces features of the rideshare configuration of the Epsilon. Then, the mission design and the injection accuracy of the fourth Epsilon launch are described. Further, plans for the future rideshare opportunities are presented.
The Successful Launch of the Fourth Epsilon Launch Vehicle and its Future Rideshare Plans
Utah State University, Logan, UT
The fourth Epsilon launch vehicle conducted its first rideshare mission on January 18, 2019. It successfully delivered seven satellites to the Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO). In order to accommodate the demands in carrying satellites with various sizes, the Epsilon Satellite Mount Structure (ESMS) and the Epsilon Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (E-SSOD) was developed.
The paper first introduces features of the rideshare configuration of the Epsilon. Then, the mission design and the injection accuracy of the fourth Epsilon launch are described. Further, plans for the future rideshare opportunities are presented.
