Cube Satellites
A CubeSat (U-class spacecraft) is a type of miniaturized satellite for space research that usually has a volume of exactly one liter (10 cm cube), has a mass of no more than 1.33 kilograms, and typically uses commercial off-the-shelf components for its electronics.
Components
- CubeSat Structures
- Communication System
- Power System
- Solar Panels
- Attitude Control Systems
- Antenna Systems
- Command & Data Handling
- Cameras & Payloads
- Ground Stations
Sensors
- Sun Sensors
- Magnetometer
- MEMS Gyroscopes
- Miniature Reaction Wheels
- Magnetic Torquers