NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2014-029E
SPROUT is a nanosatellite demonstration mission of Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan. The prime objective is to test the deployment of a combined membrane structure (1.5m-sided triangular membrane supported with two space-inflatable tubes) and 3-axes attitude control technology. A further goal of the mission is to perform the demonstration experiment of the ADCS (Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem) of a nanosatellite with a large membrane structure by using in-house manufactured magnetic torquers and COTS sensors.
Launch Date: 2014-05-24
Launch Vehicle: H-2A
Launch Site: Tanegashima, Japan
Mass: 5 kg
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office