| Spacecraft | SMARTSat (Shape Memory Alloy Research Technology Satellite) |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1U |
| Status | cancelled |
| Organisation | Texas A&M University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Headquarters | US |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate the use of shape memory alloys to deploy solar panels plus camera. |
| Description |
Demonstrate the use of shape memory alloys to deploy solar panels. Demonstrate an attitude determination algorithm using input from a magnetometer and sun sensors. Take and transmit pictures of Earth. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
