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CubeSat Design

Spacecraft Components

Explore the advanced components that make ALEASAT a cutting-edge 1U CubeSat

Antenna Deployer ModuleBase

Antenna Deployer Module

Mechanism responsible for deploying the communication antenna once the spacecraft reaches orbit. Ensures reliable data transmission by extending the antenna into its operational position.

Specifications:

Operating Frequency: UHF (437 MHz)

Bandwidth: 20 kHz

Antenna Type: V-Dipole

Deployment Mechanism: Spring-loaded

GNSS Antenna: SANAV AM-9

Communication BoardBase

Communication Board

Handles the transmission and reception of data between the spacecraft and ground stations. Includes RF circuits and interfaces with antennas.

Specifications:

RF transciver: Texas Instruments CC1110

Power Amplifier: Guerrilla GRF5504

TCXO: Fox Electronics FT5HN

GNSS Receiver: Orion B16

Camera and LensBase

Camera and Lens

Captures visual data of Earth or space for imaging missions. Mounted with a lens and connected to the onboard computer for data processing.

Specifications:

Camera: ArduCAM OV5642

Array Size: 2592 x 1944 pixels

Pixel Size: 1.4 μm

Lens: Edmund optics

Focal Length: 35 mm

Field of View: 6° x 4.5°

Aperture: f/2.8

Filter: Edmund Optics UV/IR-Cut Filter

Filter Passband: 400-700 nm

Solar PanelBase

Solar Panel

Provides electrical power to the spacecraft by converting solar energy into electricity. Essential for sustaining long-term operations in orbit.

Specifications:

Manufacturer: EnduroSat

Solar Cell Type: Triple-junction InGaP/GaAs/Ge

Sensors: Temperature sensor, Sun Sensor, Magnetorquer, and Gyroscope

StructureBase

Structure

The physical framework of the spacecraft that houses and supports all subsystems and payloads. Designed for mechanical stability and efficient thermal management.

Specifications:

Material: Aluminum 6061

Kill Switch and RBF PinBase

Kill Switch and RBF Pin

A safety mechanism used during ground operations to prevent accidental activation of spacecraft systems. The Remove Before Flight (RBF) pin must be pulled prior to launch.

On-Board ComputerBase

On-Board Computer

The central processing unit of the spacecraft. Manages control, communication, payload operations, and interfaces with all other subsystems.

Specifications:

Microcontroller: Texas Instruments TMS570LS0714

CPU: ARM Cortex-R4F 32-Bit RISC CPU

Architecture: Dual-core lockstep

RAM Size: 128 KB

Flash Size: 256 MB

MRAM Size: 256 KB

IMU: Bosch BMX160

Electrical Power SystemBase

Electrical Power System

Manages power generation, storage, and distribution onboard. Regulates voltage and supplies power to all systems using solar panels and batteries.

Specifications:

Manufacturer: ISISPACE

EPS: Compact Electrical Power System 2

Capacity: 40 Wh

Voltage: 5V, 3.3V

Outline drawing of ALEASAT

ALEASAT

Key Specifications

Payload

Earth-imaging payload for disaster relief training purposes

Ground Station(s)

UHF band located at UBC Vancouver

Dimensions

Stowed: 100.0mm x 100.0mm x 113.5mm Deployed: 389.2mm x 253.9mm x 113.5mm

Mass

1.035 kg

Power consumption

Idle: ±1.2W

Solar panel

4x Fixed 1U Solar Panel

Mission Duration

1-2 years