Atmosphere and Plume Explorer (APEX) CubeSat

Lorenz, Christopher

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Title

Atmosphere and Plume Explorer (APEX) CubeSat

Author(s)

Lorenz, Christopher

Contributor(s)

Coverstone, Victoria L.

Issue Date

2015-05

Keyword(s)

• Aerospace Engineering
• CubeSat
• Europa
• Io

Abstract

This study was performed by a group of largely undergraduate students to determine the utility and viability of placing a nano-satellite (CubeSat) onboard the Europa Clipper spacecraft proposed to be launched by NASA in 2021. The main Clipper craft will perform 45 flybys of Europa over a 3 year period, performing several kinds of scientific experiments (mass spectrometry, magnetic mapping, imaging and more). By including onboard a separate small spacecraft additional science goals can be achieved. The spacecraft proposed here will perform both atmospheric science using a mass spectrometer and radiation dosimetry using a set of modified SRAM chips.

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image

Language

en

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Copyright 2015 Christopher Lorenz

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