CubeSat
We’re absolutely space obsessed. Everyone dreams of working for NASA, but for us, Quasius stole our hearts! 😍 When we got the chance to be part of a space project, we jumped at the opportunity, no questions asked!
What’s it all about? Small satellites, or CubeSats, are unmanned spacecraft that conduct scientific research, gather data, and much more. They’re held to incredibly strict standards, so changing anything is almost impossible. Space is all about precision – down to the millimeter and the gram.
What’s it all about? Small satellites, or CubeSats, are unmanned spacecraft that conduct scientific research, gather data, and much more. They’re held to incredibly strict standards, so changing anything is almost impossible. Space is all about precision – down to the millimeter and the gram.
The Project Story
Process
The Challenge: We proposed increasing the wingspan by 3.5 times, which seemed impossible given the strict standards.
Our Solution: We replaced the wings’ textolite with a film, its frame crafted from nitinol, a material that returns to its original shape when heated. Then, we coated the film with gallium arsenide (GaAs), creating new wings that can unfold in space when an electric current is applied.
Our Solution: We replaced the wings’ textolite with a film, its frame crafted from nitinol, a material that returns to its original shape when heated. Then, we coated the film with gallium arsenide (GaAs), creating new wings that can unfold in space when an electric current is applied.
The Results: The solar panel area increased by 3.5 times! And they work flawlessly without any additional mechanical elements. This allows the CubeSat to stay in orbit longer, which is cost-effective. These satellites gather data and are launched roughly once a year. With our new wings, they could be launched significantly less often.
We also designed the logo and brand identity for the small spacecraft, “KHORS,” in both Russian and English. It’s a perfect match for the mission. Every year, it gets a new name and a new logo.
Plus, we developed a special stand that makes assembling the spacecraft much easier. Our client was struggling with fast and convenient assembly, and our engineers came up with the ideal design.
We delved into scientific publications and put together a report that proves the effectiveness of our solution. This technology hasn’t been implemented in Russia yet, but we’re hopeful about the project’s future.
We delved into scientific publications and put together a report that proves the effectiveness of our solution. This technology hasn’t been implemented in Russia yet, but we’re hopeful about the project’s future.
A mockup of the spacecraft was built and displayed at VDNKh by the Creative Industries Agency (AKI).
