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Embry-Riddle's Hatchling I: Pioneering Satellite Technology Through Balloon-Based Testing

Hatchling I, a project by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, aims to pave the way for future satellite missions by utilizing CubeSat-sized electronics in a balloon testing environment. With a focus on heritage, development, experience, and science, this project serves as a critical step towards launching an Embry-Riddle satellite into orbit by 2013. The initiative includes certifications of components for upcoming missions and collaborates with Pima Community College's BrightStar as its scientific payload. The mission underscores the importance of near-space environmental exposure for future space endeavors.

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Embry-Riddle's Hatchling I: Pioneering Satellite Technology Through Balloon-Based Testing

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  1. Seth Guberman, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Hatchling I BalloonSat

  2. ObjectiveEmbry-Riddle satellite in space by 2013 Hatchling I is one of many steps along the way to having an Embry-Riddle satellite in orbit. Focus on: • Heritage • Development • Experience • Science 2 Seth Guberman, ERAU 2010

  3. The MissionCertify components for future missions Hatchling I uses CubeSat-size electronics to facilitate the transition from balloon payload to satellite. Pima Community College’s BrightStar is the scientific payload supported by Hatchling I. 3 Seth Guberman, ERAU 2010

  4. The RideLSU High-Altitude Student Platform HASP is a support vehicle providing students with flight opportunity intermediary to small latex sounding balloons and Earth-orbiting satellites. Profile: • 11 million cubic foot balloon • Up to 120,000 foot altitude • Up to 20 hour flight • 3 kg student payloads 4 Seth Guberman, ERAU 2010

  5. HASP Flight ProfileLong-term exposure to the near-space environment Figure 1: Flight Profile (Source: laspace.lsu.edu, 2010) 5

  6. Hatchling I Core SystemsMultipurpose satellite bus • Structure • Power management • On-board computer • Radio communication PCB Stack Aluminum Frame Composite Skin Figure 2: Exploded View 6

  7. StructureFoam/E-glass composite with aluminum frame 10.5” 6” Figure 3: Structure (side view) 7

  8. StructureFoam/E-glass composite with aluminum frame 0.5” thick Figure 4: Structure (top view) 8

  9. Power ManagementRegulate incoming 30V and switch power to components DC/DC Converters Relays Figure 5: Power Management Unit 9

  10. On-board ComputerPackage telemetry and relay commands Dual microprocessors Level-shifter Figure 6: On-board Computer 10

  11. CommunicationPackage and interpret audio packets TinyTrak Modem GPS Receiver Figure 7: Communication Module 11

  12. Next StepsTo be completed … • Thermal/vacuum test at ERAU • Test flight on ERAU sounding balloon • HASP integration (Summer 2010) • Flight! (September 2010) Seth Guberman, ERAU 2010 12

  13. AcknowledgementsThank you to… • Mentor: Jack Crabtree • Mentor: Dr. Ron Madler • Partner: PCC Science Department • Arizona Space Grant Consortium Seth Guberman, ERAU 2010 13

  14. Questions?“I think there might be a noise problem…” Figure 8: Data Integration Test with PCC 14

  15. Supplemental Slides Just in case…

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