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Boston University Student Proposal for Deployable Solar and Antenna Array Microgravity Testing
Project Description
The Boston University student Satellite for Applications and Training (BUSAT) project is a hardware development program developing a scientific nanosatellite platform for future multi-mission use with a minimum of non-recurring engineering cost. The primary goal of the microgravity flight campaign is characterization and demonstration of the mechanical responsiveness of two key hardware components: a solar panel deployment system and an antenna array deployment system. In doing so, BUSAT intends to create standardized, low-cost, and reliable nano- and pico-satellite mechanical bus subsystems for future use by defense, civilian and academic spaceflight projects.
Paper on flight test results. More »
Paper on flight test results. More »
Anticipated Benefits
BUSAT will characterize and demonstrate the technology readiness of a CubeSat-standard deployment system in a microgravity environment Potential users of BUSAT’s technology include: NASA cubesat-standard missions, NSF cubesat missions, the University Nanosat Program, Air Force Operationally Responsive Space office, Air Force Research Laboratory
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | Lead Organization | Academia | Boston, Massachusetts |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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