Creating modular compliant CubeSats

Sometimes, we just need to say what we want to achieve. It's like a mountain climber who defines the end goal. I want to be on top of Mount Everest.

The goal for digital is "creating modular compliant CubeSats."

Remember, our end goal is to create modular compliant CubeSats ready to launch. This is what we're all working towards. 

How we can do that there are many steps to do:

First of all, we need to know what mean from every one of the above words.

CREATE

We create the solutions for CubeSats, and we will be with you to remove the overwhelming complications coming in CubeSats.

You need to focus on your mission and what you want to achieve. It's what we create, we will give you what you mean.

1. Structure:

   • Frame: The main body that holds all other components together. Typically made from lightweight, durable materials like aluminium or composite materials.
   • Deployable Mechanisms: For deployable solar panels, antennas, or other appendages.

2. Power System:

   • Solar Panels: To generate power from sunlight.
   • Batteries: To store the generated power for use when the CubeSat is in the shadow of the Earth.
   • Power Distribution Unit (PDU): Manages power distribution to various subsystems.

3. Communication System:

   • Transceivers: For communication with ground stations.
   • Antennas: For signal transmission and reception. It may include deployable or patch antennas.

4. On-Board Computer (OBC):

   • Microcontroller or Processor: The brain of the CubeSat, managing operations, data handling, and communication.
   • Memory: For storing data and software programs.
   • Real-Time Clock: This is used to keep track of time and schedule tasks.

5. Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS):

   • Sensors include magnetometers, gyroscopes, and sun sensors to determine the CubeSat’s orientation.
   • Actuators: Such as reaction wheels, magnetometers, or control moment gyros to control the orientation.

6. Payload:

   • Scientific Instruments: Depending on the mission, this could include cameras, sensors, or other specialised equipment. It's where we ask you to customise it.
   • Modular Payload Bays: Allowing different instruments to be swapped out for different missions.

7. Thermal Control System:

   • Passive Elements: These include thermal coatings and radiators to manage temperature.
   • Active Elements: Heaters or thermostats for more precise temperature control.

8. Propulsion System (if required):

   • Thrusters: For maneuvering and maintaining orbit.
   • Fuel Tanks: For storing propellant.

9. Software:

   • Flight Software: This software is used to manage CubeSat’s operations.
   • Ground Control Software: This is for communication and control from the ground station.

10. Deployable Mechanisms:

    • Release Mechanisms: For deploying antennas, solar panels, or other instruments.

11. Sensors:

    • Environmental Sensors: To monitor space conditions.
    • Mission-Specific Sensors: Depending on the CubeSat's purpose.

MODULAR

The main body and the components need to be modular. This means we can mass produce it, and you can customise it.

We create testable modules, which means we test and verify the module. Then, our component testing will be enough for our mission.

The integrated testing comes when we make sure your payload is set, and we are getting ready for launch.

COMPLIANT

There are compliance and standards around CubeSats. Your mission is important, but when it comes to the overall mission of a launcher, it will be even more critical to be compliant; otherwise, you will miss the opportunity.

In the CREATE step, compliance is the focus, so we build to succeed. 

there are hard and simple rules around that. We find partners to put you in the right location in the space; if it's LEO or SSO, we are there to make sure your CubeSat gets there and is positioned there rightly.

CUBESATS

Yes, we are talking about CubeSats, and we mean it. All the components together form our U1, U2, U3, etc.

We do the hard work of giving your eyes and hands space-level extent.

That's it.