SpaceQuest, Ltd. 1 May 15, 2007
NanoSat Payload Accommodations
www.spacequest.com
Presented To:
NSF Workshop on Small Satellite Missionsfor
Space Weather and Atmospheric Research
Dr. Dino Lorenzini
SpaceQuest
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 2 May 15, 2007
Presentation Outline
• Brief Introduction to SpaceQuest products
• Experience with Microsatellite launches
• Describe auxiliary payload flight opportunities
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 3 May 15, 2007
SpaceQuest, Ltd.
• Founded 1994; Based in Fairfax, Virginia• Focused on microsat technologies.• Built and launched Microsats for Aprize and AMSAT.• Microsat subsystems to NASA, CSA, universities, others.• All avionics systems & software for Bigelow Aerospace.• Conducted several flight qualifications programs.
2002 2004 2006
1993
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 5 May 15, 2007
Components Integrated into Stackable Trays
Battery Regulator Tray
Transmitter Tray Receiver Tray
Flight Computer Tray Experiment Trays
Torque Rod Tray
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 6 May 15, 2007
SpaceQuest NanoSat Stack
Tray Stack Without Solar Panels Complete NanoSat
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 7 May 15, 2007
Satellites
Launch campaigns
Payload Qualification
Payload Integration & Flight Experience
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 8 May 15, 2007
Satellite Programs
USAF Academy FalconSAT-3 SaudiComSat 1A AMSAT Echo
LatinSat-B USAF Academy FalconSAT-1 AprizeSat A and B
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 9 May 15, 2007
Microsatellite Experience
Participated in 37 Satellite Projects
Responsible for8 Satellites
Managed 5 Launch Campaigns
AMSAT MicrosatU of ArizonaEyeSatItamSatSaudiSat 1A, 1B, 1CUnamSat 1 and 2JawSatQuicksatCitizen ExplorerOPALASUSatSapphireMOSTChipSatAMSAT AO-40FalconSat 1& 2LatinSat A & BAprizeSat 1 & 2Genesis 1 & 2TacSat-3SaudiComSat 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7Morocco ComSat & ImageSatBigelow Aerospace Gen-1, 2, & 3
EyeSat
ItamSat
SaudiSat 1A
SaudiSat 1B
LatinSat A
LatinSat B
AprizeSat-1
AprizeSat-2
1993 Ariane-4 V59
2002 Dnepr-2
2004 Dnepr-3
2006 Dnepr-6
2007 Dnepr-8
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 10 May 15, 2007
Launch Campaign Experience
1993 Ariane ASAP launch of AO-27
2000 Dnepr launch of SaudiSat 1A and 1B
2002 Dnepr launch of LatinSat A and B
2004 Dnepr launch of AprizeSat 1 and 2
2006 Dnepr launch of Genesis-1
2007 Dnepr launch of Genesis-2
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 11 May 15, 2007
Dnepr Launch Advantages
• Four successful Dnepr missions to date.
• Short lead time and attractive pricing.
• Minimal documentation or reviews.
• ISC Kosmotras responsible for fit check & separation mechanism.
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 13 May 15, 2007
Bigelow Genesis-1 Integration & Encapsulation
Genesis Ready to Ship
Genesis 1 Integration
Encapsulation into Dnepr Space Head
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 15 May 15, 2007
Auxiliary Payload Activities
• Qualified two Canadian technology demonstration payloads on SpaceQuest satellites
• Xiphos payloads: Two Q-4 Networking Cards Attitude Control Sensors
• CSA payloads: Semi-permanent magnetic torque rod High-voltage drive electronics Two-Axis Digital Sun Sensor
Experiment Module
SpaceQuest, Xiphos, and Canadian Space AgencySpaceQuest, Xiphos, and Canadian Space Agency
Demonstrated SpaceQuest’s ability to integrate payloads quickly and economically.
Demonstrated SpaceQuest’s ability to integrate payloads quickly and economically.
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 16 May 15, 2007
Canadian Space Agency Experiments
Two months from Contract Award to Launch !Two months from Contract Award to Launch !
Experiment for 2002 Launch Experiment for 2004 Launch
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 17 May 15, 2007
Auxiliary Payload Flight Opportunities
NanoSat Auxiliary Payloads
Adaptable Microsat Design
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 18 May 15, 2007
Auxiliary Payload Launch Opportunities
• SpaceQuest plans to launch 1 or 2 NanoSats every year
• Next SpaceQuest NanoSat Launch is 4Q 2008
• Always some space available for auxiliary science payloads Interface requirements 6 to 12 months prior to launch Flight Article delivered 2 to 3 months prior to launch
10-kg NanoSat 75-kg MicroSat
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 19 May 15, 2007
NanoSat Accommodation
Volume: 22cm x 20cm x 6+cm
Mass: 2 Kg
Power: 1W average; 30W Peak
Supply: 8-Volt Unregulated Battery Bus
Interfaces: Serial, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS-232
Data Storage: 8+ Mbytes
Openings: Small Areas on all 6 sides of S/C
Cost: $0.5M to $1M, including launch
Volume: 22cm x 20cm x 6+cm
Mass: 2 Kg
Power: 1W average; 30W Peak
Supply: 8-Volt Unregulated Battery Bus
Interfaces: Serial, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS-232
Data Storage: 8+ Mbytes
Openings: Small Areas on all 6 sides of S/C
Cost: $0.5M to $1M, including launch
NanoSat Tray Stack
Experiment PackageAuxiliary Payload Tray
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 20 May 15, 2007
Nanosat Trays Simplify Payload Integration
Antenna, Filters & Sun SensorsIntegrated Flight Computer
Battery Charger and Pyro Circuits UHF Transmitters and Camera Computer VHF RX, S-Band TX, Modem & Switches
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 21 May 15, 2007
Microsat Payload Accommodations
Volume: 40 x 32 x 26 cmMass: 30 KgPower: 30W average; 100W PeakSupply: 28 Volt Unregulated Battery BusInterfaces: Ethernet, Serial, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS-485
Attitude: 0.1° Knowledge; 0.5° ControlData Storage: Up to 8 GBytesDownlink: 5 GBytes/day down; 6 Mbytes/day upOpenings: Visual to Zenith or NadirCost: $2M to $5M, including launch
Volume: 40 x 32 x 26 cmMass: 30 KgPower: 30W average; 100W PeakSupply: 28 Volt Unregulated Battery BusInterfaces: Ethernet, Serial, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS-485
Attitude: 0.1° Knowledge; 0.5° ControlData Storage: Up to 8 GBytesDownlink: 5 GBytes/day down; 6 Mbytes/day upOpenings: Visual to Zenith or NadirCost: $2M to $5M, including launch
Primary Payload
Secondary Payload
RF Unit Processing Unit
Antenna
TECSAS Capture Interface
Telescope/Camera/Cooler
Baffle/Door
Controller Board
CubeSats Dispenser
ABB Bomem Interferometer
Radar Altimeter Payload Space Surveillance Payload Instrument Payload
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 22 May 15, 2007
General Purpose Interface
Power Output:
Six Switched +28 Volt OutputsTwo DC/DC converters with adjustable output
Analog Inputs:
Four ±10 V analog channelsEight additional 3.3 V analog channels16-bit ADC with very high sample rate
Glue Free Interface:
A special multiplexer allows direct connection of: - YSI Thermistor beads - AD590 temperature sensors - RADFET radiation sensors - Potentiometers and micro switches
Analog Output:
One channel, 0 – 2.5 V, 12-bits
Digital I/O:
8 general-purpose digital I/OFour-wire SPI busTwo RS-485 serial connectionsFault-tolerant CAN bus
Telemetry:Internal voltages, currents, temperatureBuilt-in pressure sensor and microphone
Processor: 20 MIPS 8-bit microcontroller
Memory:8 kBytes boot ROM56 kBytes program/data flash; updatable on orbit512 kBytes data RAM
General Purpose Terminal
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 24 May 15, 2007
SpaceQuest Multi-Mission Bus Designs
Technology Demonstration Mission
Near Earth Orbit Surveillance Mission
Solar Sail Mission
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 25 May 15, 2007
Four Missions from Adaptable Bus Design
Generic Configuration
Near Earth Satellite
Surveillance
Radar Altimeter
TechnologyDemonstration
Solar Sail Mission
SpaceQuest, Ltd. 26 May 15, 2007
Summary
Flexible Requirements Quick response.
• Reproducible NanoSat Bus (6-month build)• Adaptable Microsat Bus (~1-year build)• Experience with integration and launch of secondary payloads• Long-term partnership with Russian Launch Company• Commercial UHF spectrum at 400 MHz• PI connectivity to payloads via the internet• Firm, fixed price contracts on commercial terms• Always on cost and schedule !
Easy to work with.