Key highlights
- Maximized Drag Area: Deploys up to 2.2 m² of drag sail for effective deceleration.
- Flexible Integration: Modular (up to 4x) and customizable for various satellite masses and configurations.
- Fast & Efficient Deorbit: Deorbits from altitudes up to 800 km in under 5 years.
- Regulation Ready: Compliant with FCC, ESA, and other major space debris mitigation regulations.
- Autonomous & Reliable: Fully autonomous operation for up to 10 years with redundant actuators and trigger lines, even for non-responsive satellites.
- Ultra-Compact & Lightweight: Only ~900g with a stowed volume under 0.75U, minimizing integration impact.
- Zero Power: Passive system requiring no fuel or power, simplifying mission design.
Flight heritage
Previously launched with Aerospacelab as a commercial customer on Transporter-15 (November 2025, https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7356252474053140480/)
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Last updated: 2026-03-10
Astrobrake-S (dragsail for cubesats & smallsats)
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