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Chickadee: A new nanosat format for hands-on education and technology maturation

  Author(s): Supriya Chakrabarti, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Mukherjee, Sunip K Mukherjee, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Mitchell E Bailey, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Presenter: Supriya Chakrabarti, Professor, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Abstract: We describe Chickadee, a new nanosat format that occupies the optional extra volume of CubeSat launchers. For 1U CubeSats, it provides roughly the […]

Non-Destructive Qualification Testing for Aerospace Structures Using A Predictive Vibration Method

  Author(s): Samaher Shaheen, California State University, ChicoDavid Nguiffo, California State University, ChicoForest Siewert, California State University, ChicoElizabeth Rodriguez, California State University, ChicoDennis O’Connor, California State University, ChicoYang Chao, California State University, Chico Presenter: Forest Siewert, Student, California State University, Chico Abstract: Vibrational analysis is an important method for evaluating the structural performance of 3D-printed […]

Green Propulsion to the Rescue- Solving the SmallSats Regulatory Paradox

  Author(s): Dr. Neta Palkovitz , Chief Legal, Policy & Sustainability Officer, General Counsel at Dawn AerospaceSindu Shankar, Legal Support Specialist Presenter: Neta Palkovitz , Dr., Chief Legal, Policy & Sustainability Officer, General Counsel at Dawn Aerospace Abstract: SmallSats and especially CubeSats have been suffering from a bad reputation with regulators worldwide. The simplified standardized […]

“Andes OBC”: a COTS-Based On-Board Computer for Small Satellite Missions

  Author(s): Sebasthian Ogalde, Andes Aerospace Eduardo Novoa Carrasco, Andes Aerospace Ilaria Merli, Andes Aerospace Jorge Olmos, Andes Aerospace Carlos E. González, Departamento de Ingeniería Informática, Universidad de Santiago de Chile Presenter: Sebasthian Ogalde, Mr., Andes Aerospace Abstract: Andes OBC is an onboard computer (OBC) for CubeSat satellite missions built on commercial off-the-shelf components (COTS). […]

Modular Horizons: Open-Source Innovation in CubeSat Design with the VIBES Program

  Author(s): Isabel Alejandra Parga García, City University of Applied Sciences BremenMaik Bleckmann, City University of Applied Sciences BremenTim Gersting, City University of Applied Sciences BremenEnes Basata, City University of Applied Sciences BremenTim Gust, City University of Applied Sciences BremenProf. Dr. Antonio García, City University of Applied Sciences Bremen Presenter: Maik Bleckmann, Modular Horizons: Open-Source Innovation […]

Innovative Satellite Bus Structures Using Thermoplastic Materials

  Author(s): Hamed Akhavan, INEGIJoão Manuel Cardoso, INEGICaio Adler, INEGIRúben Emanuel Ferreira, INEGIJoão Pedro Alves, INEGIJoão Paulo Guedes Barradas, INEGI Presenter: Hamed Akhavan, Dr, INEGI Abstract: This study considers the innovative use of reusable thermoplastic materials as a sustainable alternative to aluminum in the construction of satellite bus structures, aligning with circular economy principles. By […]

V-LEOS: Investigating mission concepts for industrialised satellite platforms for Very Low Earth Orbit applications

  Author(s): Jan-Christian Meyer, Berlin Space Technologies GmbHAshvij Narayanan, Berlin Space Technologies GmbHAndreas Wiegand, Astos Solutions GmbH Presenter: Jan-Christian Meyer, Senior Systems Engineer, Berlin Space Technologies GmbH Abstract: Satellite applications in very low earth orbit (VLEO) have been investigated in the literature for a long time. One of the very few realised missions is GOCE […]

Practical path towards net-zero debris

  Author(s): Perttu Yli-Opas, Aurora Propulsion Technologies Presenter: Perttu Yli-Opas, CEO, Aurora Propulsion Technologies Abstract: Reaching the target of net-zero debris requires the whole space ecosystem to be built around robustness. In this paper, we conduct a thorough analysis of the long-term sustainability of in-orbit operations from different perspectives, including not only the technical but […]