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Getting Started
What's a CubeSat?
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Break down CubeSat bus architecture, standard form factors, and how power, thermal, and communications budgets map to missions.
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Structure
Frames
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Explore structural frame selections, materials, and load paths for CubeSat primary structures.
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Fasteners
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Select fastener materials, thread specs, and retention strategies for flight hardware.
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Manufacturing & Coatings
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Review fabrication considerations, tolerances, and surface treatments for aerospace structures.
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Hold-Down Release Mechanisms
Thermal Knives / Burnwires
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Design and qualify nichrome burnwire systems, from power sizing to redundancy planning.
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Shape Memory Alloy
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Leverage SMA actuators for deployment systems, focusing on control, heating, and reset strategies.
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Electrical Power Systems (EPS)
Batteries
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Reliable energy storage is critical for survival during eclipse phases. Learn about cell selection, safe pack architecture, and Battery Management Systems.
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Solar Panels
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Solar panels are the primary power source for most missions. Explore array modeling, deployment mechanisms, and MPPT optimization.
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Separation Switches
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Separation switches ensure the system remains dormant until deployment. Learn how to integrate these inhibits for safety and reliable startup.
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Assembly
Epoxies / Adhesives
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Specialized bonding agents are needed to reinforce fasteners and mount sensors. This guide details selection and cure cycles for low-outgassing materials.
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Tools & Organization
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
A disorganized build environment introduces risk. Learn about cleanroom-compatible equipment, ESD safety, and inventory tracking.
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Jigs & Fixtures
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Precision alignment requires custom tooling. Discover how to design and validate jigs for consistent manufacturing tolerances.
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Environmental Testing
Vibration Testing
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Hardware must survive the intense energy of launch. Plan sine, random, and shock tests to verify structural integrity.
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Thermal Testing
A 1U CubeSat being handled by a NASA technician.
Validate that your system can withstand extreme orbital temperatures. Learn how to execute thermal balance and TVAC campaigns.
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