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Space Safety

PALS

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PALS (Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Institute for Space Sciences IEEC, Royal Institute of Technology KTH, AAC Microtec, DLR). Two CubeSats characterise the magnetisation, bulk chemical composition and presence of volatiles of the impact ejecta, as well as perform very high resolution imaging of the ejecta components.

Specifications of the payload (TRL=Technology Readiness Level):

Fluxgate Magnetometer (TRL 5)

  • 0.8 kg, 0.5 W, 100x80x100 mm3

 

Volatile Composition Analyser (TRL 4)

  • 0.8 kg, 2 W, 132x100x74 mm3

 

Narrow Angle Camera (TRL 5-7)

  • 0.4 kg, 2.5W, 120x100x100 mm3, Field of view: 50°

 

Video Emission Spectrometer (TRL 5-7)

  • 0.4 kg, 2.5W, 120x100x100 mm3

Specifications of the design:

  • Units: 2 × 3U
  • Size: 100x100x340 mm3 (per 3U)
  • Weight: 5.4 kg
  • Power generation: 13W each
  • Heritage: SEAM Bus 
  • Solar panels: deployable
  • Propulsion: 7 m/s delta-v
  • Attitude control:3-axis stabilised

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