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SPUDNIK-1
STRUCTURE & PAYLOAD DESIGN
CUBESAT STRUCTURE
The design of the structure was dependant on not only its strength and resistance to the extreme conditions of space, but strict weight budgets that are in place for CubeSat's launched from the ISS. The team also wanted to consider how simple the design would be to manufacture. For these reasons, the team opted for the current design on the right over some initial designs that used more complex patterns on the walls and more material.
OPTICAL PAYLOAD
The optical payload is being designed by an honours student from UPEI's physics department. The payload uses an image sensor which captures visible-band light in full colour, as well as a configuration of various mirrors placed at specific curvatures.
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