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Satellite czCube

Structure of our CubeSat prototype (19.11.2005) Assignment:

  • modules:
    • structure 
    • power supply (with solar cells)
    • transceiver A (for radioamateurs)
    • transceiver B (for better communication)
    • attitude determination and control system
      (ADCS with magnetometer and coils)
    • camera 
    • electrodynamic tether (alternative propulsion)
    • solar sail (alternative propulsion)
    • science experiment
  • dimensions 10 x 10 x 10 cm
  • weight max. 1 kg
  • operational temperature range -10 to +30°C
  • (other CubeSat specifications)
  • full functionality in vacuum
  • survival of vibration tests 
  • full documentation of all parts and steps

Satellite schema

Design:

  • smart independent modules (with MCU) connected by serial bus
  • core: structure, power, transceiver A 
  • experiments (payload): transceiver B, ADCS, camera, tether, solar sail, science
  • max. power consumption 1000 mW
  • average power consumption max. 500 mW

Interfaces:

  • basic voltage 3,3 V (additional voltage 5 V)
  • internal serial bus
  • common clock signal