Leo Jung
Power
This subsection deals with the generation, storage and distribution of energy for the satellite. To ensure the functionality of the other subsystems, a reliable energy supply is essential. The energy is generated by solar cells on the lateral surfaces of the satellite. A “Power Control and Distribution Unit” (PCDU) is used, which on the one […]
Payload & Research
30 years ago garbage in space wasn’t a major concern, today however it is one of the dominating topics in the space industry. With an increasing count of space launches, the amount of discarded objects in orbit is steadily climbing. Satellites that have reached the end of their life span are usually just left unattended […]
Attitude Determination & Control
The ADC subsection focuses on configuring and managing the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for TRACE. Through the integration of these systems, we are able to determine the orientation and position of TRACE, enabling mission-critical maneuvers tailored to specific mission phases with high accuracy. Furthermore, depending on the […]
Communication
The Communication Subsection designs and develops all the systems needed to communicate with and on the CubeSat. Current projects include the construction of our own ground station and a fail-safe bus system that will be used on our satellite. In our hardware-related projects, we mainly work with the programming languages MicroPython and C(++); Python is […]
Hanjo Schnellbächer
On-Board Data Handling
On-Board Computer The special field of application of a satellite places high demands on reliability while at the same time limiting system resources. To take these factors into account, we work closely with other subsections and develop prototypes to validate our assumptions. Our subsection develops central software and hardware components to control the satellite. The […]