A Pico-Satellite Design to Demonstrate Trajectory and Science Applications
Sevket Uludag (TU Delft - Space Systems Egineering)
S. Speretta (TU Delft - Space Systems Egineering)
Alessandra Menicucci (TU Delft - Space Systems Egineering)
M.F. van den Bos (TU Delft - Space Systems Egineering)
C.H. Broekhuizen (TU Delft - Space Systems Egineering)
M.J.M. Bielders (Student TU Delft)
J. Haenen (Student TU Delft)
Eberhard K A Gill (TU Delft - Space Engineering)
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Abstract
This paper presents the design, integration and testing of a pico satellite, Delfi-PQ, a 3P PocketQube developed by Delft University of Technology, expected to be launched at the end of 2020. The main goal of this project is creating a miniaturized platform for future space missions with performances comparable to CubeSats, taking advantage of the miniaturization of electronic components and their integration. Education of aerospace engineering students is a second key goal of the project, where students involved in the project as part of their curricular activities.