CUBESAT (Cooper Satellite Launch Initiative)

Advisors | VIP Course Section Number | Website | Goals

Subteams | Methods & Technologies | Majors Looking for on this Team 

Preferred Interests, Preparation, Skills | Team Contact Information

Advisors (and respective Department)

Michelle Rosen (ME)

VIP Course Section Number

VIP-38X-E

Website

none

Goals

The goal is to design, build, and test a small satellite to perform a science experiment or other mission in orbit. This includes experimental design for the experiments to be conducted in orbit, as well as mechanical (structural, thermal, controls), electrical (power, sensing, signals, control), communication (both onboard and ground), and mission design. These projects involve learning about standard satellite design, rules and regulations, and designing for the extreme environment of space. 

Subteams

Current: Satellite (structure, experiment, thermal, control, power, etc.), Ground Station (communications design, mechanical design).

Methods & Technologies

CAD, Manufacturing (rapid and precision), experimental design, thermal systems, power electronics, microprocessors, circuits, RF communications, signal processing.

Majors Looking for on this Team

All majors.

Preferred Interests, Preparation, Skills

1. Interest in space and satellite design.
2. Experience with or willingness to learn experimental, mechanical, or electrical design involving satellite design.

Team Contact information

Please contact Michelle.rosen@cooper.edu.

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