Session
Poster Session 1
Abstract
TSAT4 is the fourth iteration of the University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society’s 3U nanosatellite design with a decentralized modular systems architecture that supports a biological payload. The payload tests the effects of exposure to a low earth orbit (LEO) environment on the growth cycle of Anabaena cylindrica bacteria. In addition to providing a potential base tropic layer for more advanced biological experiments, Anabaena cylindrica has shown potential for use in bioreactors for spacecraft life support and food production. As such, detailed characterization of how their lifecycle is affected by the LEO environment will be an important factor for future missions. This paper provides details about this scientific payload as well as the overall systems design, including: attitude determination and control, command and data handling, communications, power, structure, and thermal subsystems.
TSAT4: A Modular 3U CubeSat Characterizing Anabaena Cylindrica in Low Earth Orbit
TSAT4 is the fourth iteration of the University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society’s 3U nanosatellite design with a decentralized modular systems architecture that supports a biological payload. The payload tests the effects of exposure to a low earth orbit (LEO) environment on the growth cycle of Anabaena cylindrica bacteria. In addition to providing a potential base tropic layer for more advanced biological experiments, Anabaena cylindrica has shown potential for use in bioreactors for spacecraft life support and food production. As such, detailed characterization of how their lifecycle is affected by the LEO environment will be an important factor for future missions. This paper provides details about this scientific payload as well as the overall systems design, including: attitude determination and control, command and data handling, communications, power, structure, and thermal subsystems.
