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Kumu ao CubeSat(Source of Learning)

• Amy Blas
• Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory
• University of Hawaii

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What is CubeSat?

• 10x10x10 centimeter cube
• Launched in lower earth orbit (LEO)
• Developed in California
• Involves over 60 universities and high schools

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CP-1 CalPoly CubeSat
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Kumu ao CubeSat Project

• The project started last semester .
• 14 members
• Objective is to be the first CubeSat in space
  from Hawaii

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The Different Subsystems

• Tele-Communication
• Electrical Power (EPS)
• Command and Data Handling (CDH)
• Thermal
• Structural

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Mission Objectives

• Survive launch
• Establish communication
• Mission duration of 4 months

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Power Objectives

• Control energy from solar cells
• Produce 1 watt of power
• Minimize losses

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Problems

• Time
• Weight
• Volume

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Expectations

• Gain extensive knowledge of power subsystems
• Components
• Capabilities
• Fabrication

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Deliverable Goals

• Schematic and PCB layout of Power subsystem
• Begin Fabrication
• Analyze Solar Cell Output

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Proposed Schedule

• Spring 2008 Start fabrication CubeSat
• Fall 2008 CubeSat Complete, Start testing
• Spring 2009 Testing complete
• Fall 2009 Launch and Operate

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Kumuao Gantt Chart