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BEAK
BEAK [NASA]
BEAK [University of Tokyo]
BEAK is a 3U Cubesat built the University of Tokyo in Kashiwa, Japan and Institute of Space and Astronautical Science in Sagamihara, Japan, and its primary mission is to test novel technologies for use in future nano-sized planetary probes.
Demonstration of the following technologies for nano-sized planetary probes in the future:
- Orbital maneuvering by drag modulation with jettison of aerodynamic decelerator (SAP’s and membrane),
- Deployment of aeroshell supported by shape memory alloy frames,
- Operation demonstration of nano-sized propulsion system (water resistojet),
- Nano-sized attitude control system.
The satellite was launched on board of Dragon CRS-29 to the ISS, where it was deployed later.
| Nation: | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | University of Tokyo |
| Contractors: | University of Tokyo |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | CubeSat (3U) |
| Propulsion: | ? |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAK | 1998-067WD | 10.11.2023 | CCK LC-39A | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Dragon CRS-29, AWE, ILLUMA-T, Clark-sat 1 |
