[HTML][HTML] Multi-axis thruster-only fine pointing control strategies for nanosatellites
T Cilliers, WH Steyn, HW Jordaan - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Many satellites are required to be pointed at a target with high accuracy, a task which can in
some scenarios be either better or only performed using thrusters. Control algorithms are …
some scenarios be either better or only performed using thrusters. Control algorithms are …
Overcoming the challenges of developing CubeSat flight software with limited access to satellite hardware
The drastic rise of CubeSat missions in recent years has forced satellite developers to
deliver satellites at high speeds. The complexity of flight software for missions, however …
deliver satellites at high speeds. The complexity of flight software for missions, however …
Bench satellite development and testing
S Jeffery, W Jordaan, D Slabber… - MATEC Web of …, 2023 - matec-conferences.org
This paper discusses the development of a satellite-like system to bridge the gap between
satellite development and satellite flight missions. The solution takes the form of a bench …
satellite development and satellite flight missions. The solution takes the form of a bench …
[PDF][PDF] Nanosatellite rendezvous with electrical propulsion
I Swart - 2024 - scholar.sun.ac.za
Nanosatellites are low-cost and effective solutions to various scenarios. Being able to
rendezvous would promote their uses even more. However, due to size constraints, limited …
rendezvous would promote their uses even more. However, due to size constraints, limited …
[PDF][PDF] Development and Verification of an Electro-mechanical Docking Mechanism for Flight
G Serfontein - 2024 - scholar.sun.ac.za
This thesis focused on the development of a docking system for CubeSats with the aim of
using it in a demonstration mission named DockSat. The system includes a docking adapter …
using it in a demonstration mission named DockSat. The system includes a docking adapter …