Space Flyer Unit (SFU) Mission Overview

Abstract

The Space Flyer Unit (SFU) is an unmanned free flyer flown in orbit from March 18, 1995 to January 20, 1996. Space environments such as microgravity and surrounding atmospheric condi­tions were monitored and are reviewed as reference for future missions. Engineering impacts of microgravity on spacecraft are also reviewed including post flight analyses.