It is a Flight-Unit CubeSat!


February 2nd, 2019

This week, the CuPID team finalized the chassis structure, and began to test how components would integrate onto and into the chassis. At Boston University, we tested the solar panels on the chassis, both in fitment and performance. Below, Thompson Cragwell, an engineer in our research group proudly holds our flight CuPID chassis and largest flight solar panel.

Thompson Cragwell holds CuPID at Boston University

In Maryland, at Planetary Systems Corporation, CuPID was inserted into their Canisterized Satellite Dispenser (CSD), which will be used to eject the satellite from the rocket after reaching orbit. Check out the video below of catching the satellite as it is shot out!

At our collaborators, Adcole Maryland Aerospace, we tested the fitment of their avionics components in the chassis. The avionics, dosimeter, GPS antenna, and radio antenna fit beautifully into their designed spaces. Next step: Final integration and testing!!!!

Left: (Left side) AMA team members Ariel and Andy, (Right Side) BU team members Emil and Brian. Right: CuPID Chassis with AMA avionics installed