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The University Nanosatellite Program: Oculus-ASR

The University Nanosatellite Program: Oculus-ASR. NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Summer Intern Cubesat Symposium July 31 st , 2013. Branden Ghena brghena@mtu.edu. Michigan Tech. Located in Houghton, Michigan. Michigan Tech. University Nanosatellite Program. Student Satellite Competition

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The University Nanosatellite Program: Oculus-ASR

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  1. The University Nanosatellite Program:Oculus-ASR NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Summer Intern Cubesat Symposium July 31st, 2013 Branden Ghenabrghena@mtu.edu

  2. Michigan Tech • Located in Houghton, Michigan

  3. Michigan Tech

  4. University Nanosatellite Program • Student Satellite Competition • Managed by Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) • 2 years and $100k to complete a satellite • Nanosat-6: 2009-2011 • Winner: Michigan Tech

  5. Mission Overview • Oculus-ASR (Attitude & Shape Recognition) • Collaboration with • Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Observatory (AMOS) • Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Can we determine a satellite’s attitude and detect shape changes from the ground using only information gained from unresolved optical images?

  6. Mission Overview • Satellite Design • Colored Surfaces • Spectral Characterization of Satellite • Deployable Panels and Releasable Spheres • Configuration Changes • Attitude Control • Magnetic Torque Rods • Attitude Knowledge • Magnetometer and Gyros • Full Cooperation with AFRL

  7. Mission Overview

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