Telemetry and telecommand: (RSL)

UHF-band frequency

9.6 kbit/s

CAN protocol

Dual redundant

Our command link is built to provide a connection that is as reliable as possible. The data speed is low, but the purpose is to give commands that are quite small and get back vital telemetry.

Power production and distribution: (RSL)

Solar panels

Li-ion batteries

CAN protocol

Failure detection, isolation and recovery

The heart of the spacecraft. Keeps the satellite alive.

Onboard data-handling: (RSL)

TI Hercules MCU

Real-time OS

Dual redundant

CAN protocol

A low power computer that can be the brain in any mission coordinating the work of other subsystems and payload.

Attitude determination and control:

Proprietary algorithms

Sun sensors, IMU

Magnetorquers

CAN protocol

GPS

Points the satellite at Earth so we can take hyperspectral images of the ground.

Payload data-processing:

ARM-processor

Control FPGA

Linux OS

Cameralink

CAN protocol

Commands the hyperspectral imager over an FPGA module and post-processes the data into consumable form. Ability to easily upload more functionality.

Data transmission:

S-band frequency

2 Mbit/s

“Faster downlink of hypercubes.”

Structure: (RSL)

Anodized aerospace grade aluminum

Customized and scalable

Completely designed, prototyped and tested in-house

Keeping it all in one piece.