1. Status Update Date: February 8, 2011 Group: CubeSat Deorbit Device Members:Jake Tynis Joshua Laub Lindsey Andrews

2. Previous work Performed lab test to examine different folding techniques and frontal surface area when inflated Downloaded STK software and became more familiar with the program’s capabilities

4. Previous work (cont’d) Budget Added details to budget for different designs (space-qualified and lab alternate)

5. Previous work (cont’d) Constructed mock-up device container Materials: – Obtained quotes on aluminum from suppliers – Got in touch with Wacker Chemie AG, manufacturer of Elastosil S 36 – Approached DuPont about Suva 236fa – Contacted ASCO for quote on micro solenoid valve

6. Current Work Interfacing with Wacker Chemie to find a suitable alternative to Elastosil S 36 Still working with DuPont (slow to respond) Writing budget proposal Preparing to meet with NASA to discuss exploration of different materials Gathering information about a lab set-up using micro solenoid valve with labview

7. Planned work Short-Term: – Meet with NASA materials group – Finish and send out budget proposal – Continue looking into valve actuator of deorbit device Long-Term – Order materials – Investigate electronic initiation of lid opening – Build lab-setup with actuator capability

8. Gantt Chart