Design and Manufacturing of GalileiCubeSat : a Nano-Satellite for High School and University hands-on Education
- Paper number
IAC-19,E2,4,6,x53166
- Author
Dr. Roberto Pastore, Italy, Sapienza University of Rome
- Coauthor
Dr. Andrea Delfini, Italy, Sapienza University of Rome
- Coauthor
Prof. Fabio Santoni, Italy, Sapienza University of Rome
- Coauthor
Prof. Mario Marchetti, Italy, Sapienza University of Rome
- Coauthor
Mr. Gabriel Grimaldi, Italy, University of Rome
- Coauthor
Mr. Shariar Hadji Hossein, Italy, Sapienza University of Rome
- Coauthor
Mr. Diego Amadio, Italy, Sapienza - University of Rome
- Coauthor
Prof. Elisabetta Giustini, Italy, ITIS Galileo Galilei
- Coauthor
Prof. Angelo Raffaele Bibbo, Italy, ITIS Galileo Galilei
- Coauthor
Prof. Fabrizio Cacciotti, Italy, ITIS Galileo Galilei
- Coauthor
Prof. Mauro Mollicone, Italy, ITIS Galileo Galilei
- Coauthor
Prof. Giuseppe Sciscione, Italy, ITIS Galileo Galilei
- Coauthor
Prof. Mario Zanna, Italy, ITIS Galileo Galilei
- Coauthor
Mr. Paolo Marzioli, Italy, Sapienza University of Rome
- Coauthor
Mr. Andrea Gianfermo, Italy, Sapienza University of Rome
- Year
2019
- Abstract
The introduction of the Cubesat standard, together with both miniaturization and improved performances of on-board satellite electronic components, allows to develop low cost scientific and education space missions. One focus of current space industry activity involves the study of nano-satellites, by the aid of novel technologies which are able to provide a remarkable scientific soundness with lightweight and cost-effective payloads. Such technologies are at disposal of students since the reduced hardware and the possibility to use commercial components for the whole subsystems control. Aim of the present work was to join secondary school students with university students and professional researchers for a preliminary development of a nano-satellite for Earth observation. A group of high-school students from the ITIS - Galileo Galilei of Rome and university students from the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering of Sapienza University of Rome have been involved in a hands-on education activity, to foster the awareness of space technology and the implementation aspects of a space program. The activity is focused both on small satellite numerical design and mechanical manufacturing, and on payload and control electronics analysis. The students developed a prototype of the complete satellite system, following standard space operational procedures and qualification test for launch. The key for the development of the program is the testing of space environment facilities available at ITIS - Galileo Galilei and operated by the DIAEE personnel.
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