Gen2: CubeADCS

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Overview

The ADCS of a satellite is a sophisticated and self-contained system. It demands precise timing and synchronization, robust fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) mechanisms, comprehensive power monitoring and switching, meticulous logging and telemetry handling, as well as accurate configuration and calibration of sensors. Additionally, it relies on complex mathematical models and algorithms. Over the past decade, our team has meticulously refined our CubeADCS to execute these tasks flawlessly; simplifying a complex subsystem into a customizable and scalable plug-and-play solution. The result is a user-friendly, flexible, and modular ADCS solution, that comes with a comprehensive manual and includes both integration and commissioning support.

Features
• Proven estimator and control algorithms for all common mission scenarios
Including detumbling, sun-spin, earth target tracking, TDI Imaging with FMC, inter-satellite tracking, and many others.
• Integration of 3rd party sensors/actuators where required
Including reaction wheels, torquers, gyros, and star trackers, including the Sodern Auriga.
• Modular design, with either integrated or distributed sensors/actuators
Compact integrated systems for 3-6U, and distributed systems for flexible, larger satellite architectures including SmallSats.
• Optional integrated damping on reaction wheels
Reducing reaction wheel micro-vibrations and reducing jitter for high-accuracy EO applications.
• Custom mechanical and electrical interfaces
Enabling the ADCS to be adapted to any satellite bus architecture.
• Built-in FDIR mechanisms for robust operations
Including power monitoring and switching of sensors/actuators.
• GNSS integration into orbit propagation
GNSS position and velocity through comms interface, with option for direct GNSS or adaptive SGP4.
• Optional on-board power regulation
Requiring only a single V-BAT supply.
• PPS synchronization between GPS, OBC and Star Trackers
Either IO or differential (LVDS) PPS synchronization.
• On-board bootloader for in-orbit re-programmability
Including ADCS computer and all sensors and actuators.
• TLM logging in non-volatile memory
On-board TLM logging for later download by OBC.
• API library for OBC operating system
Full autogenerated software API library for easy integration with OBC software.
• Configurable mounting configuration for sensors/actuators
Software configurable sensor and actuator orientation for flexible mounting in satellite.

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Overview

Name: Gen2: CubeADCS
Vendor: CubeSpace
Subsystem: ACDS Subsystem
Component Type: ACS/ACDS System
Form Factor: All
Heritage: Yes
Average Lead Time: 4 months

Vendor Details

Name: CubeSpace
Website: https://www.cubespace.co.za/
Founded: 2014
Summary: CubeSpace (CS) specializes in class-leading Attitude Determination and Control Systems for small satellites, backed by a decade of flight heritage. Our customer-centric approach means that customers can expect high-quality, space-proven solutions, that are scalable across any mission type and size, easy to use, have extensive documentation, and comes with reliable and comprehensive support from sale to commissioning. In response to the industry's growing demand for larger volumes on short lead times, we have nearly doubled our production capacity over the past year. By leveraging our modular design philosophy, strategic and distributed supply chain, and advanced production and test automation, we are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of recurrent and constellation customers. In CS, you have access to a partner offering tailored solutions, on short lead times, at an unparalleled price. We have delivered over 3,000 ADCS components to more than 200 clients, contributing to more than 300 satellites, which further solidifies our position as the preferred global ADCS partner.