Satellites
NanoSat-1 CubeSat Mission
NanoSat-1 is an educational CubeSat mission designed to provide hands-on experience in satellite development while contributing to atmospheric research. This 3U CubeSat incorporates multiple scientific instruments for studying Earth's atmosphere and demonstrating new space technologies in a cost-effective platform.
Project Objectives
Provide educational experience in satellite development
Conduct atmospheric research and data collection
Demonstrate new space technologies in orbit
Establish ground station capabilities
Train students in space systems engineering
Contribute to scientific understanding of Earth's atmosphere
Key Achievements
Successfully completed satellite assembly and integration
Achieved all environmental testing requirements
Established functional ground station operations
Validated all subsystems in thermal vacuum testing
Received launch slot confirmation from ISRO
Completed student training program with 25 participants
Technologies Used
CubeSat StandardSolar PanelsRadio CommsSensorsOnboard ComputerAttitude ControlThermal ManagementGround Station Software
Project Status
TestingProgress85%
Timeline
Started
9/1/2023
Timeline
Completed
Team
4 team members
Milestones
Satellite Assembly
Completed: 12/10/2023
Ground Testing
Completed: 2/25/2024
Launch Preparation
Target: 5/1/2024
Mission Launch
Target: 6/15/2024