Concept Design of 50-kg Class Satellite 'INSPIRE': On-Orbit Demonstration of Orbit Control and Formation Flight by Atmospheric Drag Using Variable Shape Function

Concept Design of 50-kg Class Satellite 'INSPIRE': On-Orbit Demonstration of Orbit Control and Formation Flight by Atmospheric Drag Using Variable Shape Function

Utah State University, Logan, UT

Tokyo Institute of Technology and Waseda University are developing a 50-kg class satellite, tentatively named INSPIRE and now officially named GRAPHIUM. The scientific mission of this satellite is to observe gamma rays from the galactic plane, solar flares, lightning, and auroras using the Compton Camera. On the other hand, the satellite aims to accomplish advanced engineering missions. It is to demonstrate orbit control and formation flight by atmospheric drag force using the variable shape function.