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Cubesat Application for Planetary Entry (CAPE) Missions: Micro-Reentry Capsule (MIRCA)The Cubesat Application for Planetary Entry Missions (CAPE) concept describes a high-performing Cubesat system which includes a propulsion module and miniaturized technologies capable of surviving atmospheric entry heating, while reliably transmitting scientific and engineering data. The Micro Return Capsule (MIRCA) is CAPEs first planetary entry probe flight prototype. Within this context, this paper briefly describes CAPEs configuration and typical operational scenario, and summarizes ongoing work on the design and basic aerodynamic characteristics of the prototype MIRCA vehicle. CAPE not only opens the door to new planetary mission capabilities, it also offers relatively low-cost opportunities especially suitable to university participation.
Document ID
20150001322
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Esper, Jaime (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Date Acquired
February 5, 2015
Publication Date
November 4, 2014
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-E-DAA-TN19097
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Workshop on Instrumentation for Planetary Missions (IPM-2014)
Location: Greenbelt, MD
Country: United States
Start Date: November 4, 2014
End Date: November 7, 2014
Sponsors: NASA Headquarters, Universities Space Research Association
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
micro-return capsule
CAPE
Planetary entry missions
cubesat application
MIRCA

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