NEIGHBOR: A reliable de-orbit device for CubeSats

Lorenz, Justin Gregory

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Title

NEIGHBOR: A reliable de-orbit device for CubeSats

Author(s)

Lorenz, Justin Gregory

Issue Date

2023-07-18

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Lembeck, Michael F

Department of Study

Aerospace Engineering

Discipline

Aerospace Engineering

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

M.S.

Degree Level

Thesis

Keyword(s)

• CubeSat
• de-orbit
• deorbit
• de-orbit technology
• deorbit technology
• space debris
• space debris removal
• space debris mitigation
• LEO

Abstract

The Federal Communications Commission has recently adopted a Low Earth Orbit spacecraft disposal time requirement of five years following mission completion. CubeSats and nanosatellites allow increased access to space for smaller organizations and educational institutions, have lifetimes of up to 25 years in high orbits, but usually have no de-orbit capability. Preventative and removal technologies are essential for addressing this growing problem of inactive satellites remaining in orbit after their mission is completed. Preliminary design of the Next Era Individualized Geo-conscious High Body Orbit Remediator (NEIGHBOR) is assessed for its feasibility in curbing the risk that small satellites pose to the increasingly problematic space debris environment.

Graduation Semester

2023-08

Type of Resource

Thesis

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© 2023 Justin Gregory Lorenz

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