This project presents the design and analysis of a 12U CubeSat that could be used to detect orbital debris. The CubeSat has a 700 km sun-synchronous orbit and 98.19° inclination with the Collapsible Space Telescope as the payload. The mechanical subsystem analyzed the structure and layout of the satellite, managing the volume and mass constraints. Analysis was also done for equal weight distribution. The propulsion subsystem selected Busek’s BGT-X5 thruster for the mission. Orbital analysis was done to understand the lifetime of the system and analyze station-keeping maneuvers. The power subsystem managed the power budget of each subsystem, ensuring solar panels and batteries would generate enough power for the components. This report also discusses an ADC Testbed and work done to it.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Gujarathi, Dev
• Smith, Kaitlyn
• Workinger, Benjamin

Subject

• Project-Based Learning
• Inclusion
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-032323-172855
• 94761

Parola chiave

• Mechanical
• Power
• Aerospace
• Propulsion
• Cubesat
• Space debris

Advisor

• Taillefer, Zachary

Year

• 2023

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Date created

• 2023-03-23

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Aerospace Engineering

Source

• E-project-032323-172855

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Ultima modifica

• 2023-04-18