Abstract:
This presentation overviews the development and initial operation
results of 50kg-class deep space exploration technology demonstration
micro-spacecraft PROCYON (PRoximate Object Close flYby with Optical
Navigation), which was developed by the University of Tokyo and Japan
Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Two major missions of PROCYON are
(1) demonstration of 50kg-class deep space exploration bus system and
(2) demonstration of high resolution observation of an asteroid during
close and fast flyby. PROCYON was launched directory into Earth
departure trajectory together with Japanese second asteroid explorer
Hayabusa-2 at the end of 2014. The presentation describes the system
design of the spacecraft and how we developed the spacecraft with very
low cost and short period. Also, initial operation results will be
reported, focusing on the micro-spacecraft bus system demonstration results.