Aalto-1, multi-payload CubeSat: In-orbit results and lessons learned

The in-orbit results and lessons learned of the first Finnish satellite Aalto-1 are briefly presented in this paper. Aalto-1, a three-unit CubeSat which was launched in June 2017, performed AaSI (Aalto Spectral Imager), Radiation Monitor (RADMON), and Electrostatic Plasma Brake (EPB) missions. The s...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2021-01
Main Authors: Mughal, M R, Praks, J, Vainio, R, Janhunen, P, Envall, J, Näsilä, A, Oleynik, P, Niemelä, P, Slavinskis, A, Gieseler, J, Jovanovic, N, Riwanto, B, Toivanen, P, Leppinen, H, Tikka, T, Punkkinen, A, Punkkinen, R, H -P Hedman, J -O Lill, Slotte, J M K
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Language:English
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Attitude control
Cubesat
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Summary:The in-orbit results and lessons learned of the first Finnish satellite Aalto-1 are briefly presented in this paper. Aalto-1, a three-unit CubeSat which was launched in June 2017, performed AaSI (Aalto Spectral Imager), Radiation Monitor (RADMON), and Electrostatic Plasma Brake (EPB) missions. The satellite partly fulfilled its mission objectives and allowed to either perform or attempt the experiments. Although attitude control was partially functional, AaSI and RADMON were able to acquire valuable measurements. EPB was successfully commissioned but the tether deployment was not successful.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.2101.07722