SMARTSat Spacecraft

SMARTSat
Satellite name SMARTSat (Shape Memory Alloy Research Technology Satellite)
Form factor CubeSat
Units or mass 1U
Status cancelled
Entity name Texas A&M University
Institution University
Entity Academic / Education
Country 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.

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Last modified: 2023-06-03

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