AMICal Sat
Remote sensing of auroras in low-light conditions. Launched in September 2020. Still in orbit.


CubeSat based science mission

Auroras observations and studies

Joint project with Grenoble University Space Centre (CSUG)
Subsystems
Payload
On-Board Computer
Communication subsystem
Guidance and Control
Electrical Power System
Chassis
Payload
Lens:
Custom made
Sensor:
e2v Onyx
- 1.3 Mpx
- RGB sparse color matrix
- AoV 40°
- Focal length: 23 mm
- Aperture: f/1.4
- 12 bit processing
On-Board Computer
- 2 × STM32f7 microcontrollers @216MHz
- MSP430FR microcontroller @16 MHz
- 2 MB MRAM, 256 kB FRAM
- Ultra Low-Power Modes
Communication subsystem
- 2 × UHF & S-band
- UHF operational frequency 435-438 MHz
- S-band operational frequency 2400-2450 GHz
- UHF transmission data rate 9,6 kb/s (option for 64 kb/s)
- S-band transmission rate 0,5 Mb/s
- Range 400-500 km
Guidance and Control
- Orientation accuracy: ~2 deg
- Maximum random offset below 0,5 deg/s/axis
Electrical Power System
- Payload power output: 0,5 W
- Open circuit voltage: 6,3 V
- Solar panels efficiency 22%
Chassis
- 2U Structure
- CNC manufactured of Aluminium 7075 alloy
- Hard anodized and oxidized
For more information please visit AMICal Sat website.
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