CubeSat - Southampton University Spaceflight Society

CubeSat

Wednesdays| 18:00 - 20:00

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Our CubeSat project is developing a 3U Satellite to to compete in the UKSEDS Satellite Design Competition

What is a CubeSat?

A CubeSat is a small, modular satellite built to a standardised form factor, designed to perform missions such as scientific research, Earth observation, or technology demonstration. The form factor is described as a 10cm cube '1U', our CubeSat is a 3U CubeSat and will consists of three standardised 1U units, providing a larger platform for integrating subsystems such as power, communications, onboard computing, attitude control, and a mission-specific payload, while retaining the low-cost and modular approach of CubeSat development.

UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space [UKSEDS]

The Satellite Design Competition challenges student teams to design and build a CubeSat prototype around a specific space-industry mission or theme. Previous examples include space debris detection and removal, lunar science, Earth observation and communication.

Preliminary Design Review [PDR]

Initial satellite concept and proposed design

Assessed against the mission requirements

Critical Design Review [CDR]

Developed satellite design

Assessed against the technical requirements

Best CDR prize for the strongest

Test Readiness Review [TRR]

Completed satellite design

Assessed if capable to compete

Competition Day

Operate the satellite in the Mystery Room, a simulated space environment, to complete the mission objectives for this year's challenge

Judged on Satellite's performance to become overall winner