BULL and EnduroSat to Test HORN Space Debris Device in 2027
The on-orbit test positions BULL's passive deorbit device as a certified option for satellite operators, addressing the growing need for reliable post-mission disposal without propellant.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
BULL Co., Ltd. has signed a contract with EnduroSat to mount its HORN post-mission disposal device on a 16U satellite for an on-orbit demonstration in 2027. The satellite will launch on SpaceX's Transporter-22 rideshare mission. HORN uses a deployable membrane to increase atmospheric drag, enabling fuel-free deorbit. BULL aims to become a certified supplier for EnduroSat missions requiring deorbit solutions.
The number of objects in orbit continues to grow, and many remain there after missions end. BULL's HORN device offers a passive solution: a deployable membrane that uses atmospheric drag to accelerate deorbit without propellant. Under a new contract with EnduroSat, HORN will be mounted on a 16U satellite and launched on SpaceX's Transporter-22 in 2027. The on-orbit demonstration will verify performance in actual space conditions. EnduroSat has experience with over 100 satellites, adding credibility. For BULL, this expands HORN's application from rockets to satellites, the main source of future debris. Success would make HORN a certified option in EnduroSat's supply chain.
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