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Advancements in CubeSat Engineering: The ASCEND Program and Innovations in Electronics

The ASCEND program marks a significant step forward in CubeSat development, focusing on enhancing capabilities through modern components. Our mission includes creating a software-defined ADS-B receiver within a compact 10x10x10 cm nanosatellite framework. We emphasize training in PCB design, soldering techniques, and reliability testing. Recent achievements involve using advanced technologies like custom PCBs and live bidirectional telemetry at 900 MHz. We are continually evolving our designs for future flights, ensuring our CubeSats are equipped with the latest innovations.

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Advancements in CubeSat Engineering: The ASCEND Program and Innovations in Electronics

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  1. ASCEND as a step towards a CubeSat

  2. ASCEND program previously • Oversized for their task • No well defined goal • Primitive electronics

  3. CubeSat Goal • 10x10x10cm nanosat • Our mission: Software defined ADS-B receiver • Much more capability using modern components

  4. New capabilities and Freshman Training • PCB workshop • Basic PCB design • Thru-hole soldering • Surface mount (by hand and using our reflow oven) • Emphasis on quality and asking questions • Reliability testing

  5. New Structures team • Working towards improving in-house machining and metal working ability • Used a basic CubeSat framework for the March 31 ASCEND flight • A new fully CubeSat compatible design currently being made for the next flight

  6. New Electronics design • 0402 passive components • Live bidirectional telemetry (900mHz) • Custom pcbs for all new designs • PC104 physical standard • Photo of geigerpcb

  7. Photo of radios

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