6 cubic satellites designed by ITU in 16 years took their place in orbit
Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Space Systems Design and Test Laboratory (USTTL) Assistant Prof. Dr. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), Alim Rüstem Aslan said that cube satellites were brought into life about 20 years ago to provide education for aerospace engineering students.
the planning of the satellites of the students that take part in all stages until the launch in 2009, the Lion, indicating that they have completed the design of Turkey's first cubic satellite, "Furnish we 'ITUpSAT1' is cube satellite was sent into space on 23 September 2009. Established the first signals in ITU 'ITU- USTTL 'sent to the ground station and the Satellite Communication and Remote Sensing Center. " he spoke.
Prof. Dr. Aslan stated that ITUpSAT1 has been sending signals for more than 11 years, and that all tests of the first designed satellite were carried out in ITU laboratories.
"After the first cube satellite sent to space, we continued with new cube satellite designs. As ITU, we have designed 6 cubic satellites in orbit in 16 years, and as the university, we have succeeded in raising a large human resource in this field. The satellite ASELSAT was sent to space. This satellite was successfully placed in orbit where SpaceX will operate with its rocket. 143 satellites were released into orbit at the same time in a single launch, and a new world record was broken in this area. As ITU, we were proud to be a part of such a project. We designed the satellite with local and national facilities. We realized everything from how the Cube satellite will look to its flight together with our project partners. "
Seventh satellite "SharjahSat-1" on the way
Prof. Dr. Aslan stated that they developed the seventh cube satellite under the name "SharjahSat-1" for the Sharjah University in the United Arab Emirates, and within the scope of the project, the cube satellite group of the university was given trainings on satellite design, tests, communication and ground stations.
Stating that satellite development studies are carried out mutually and tests will be carried out at ITU, Aslan said that cubic satellites can be designed and produced in a short time and at an affordable cost.
Stating that the cube satellite they designed for the United Arab Emirates is 3U in size and has a wide range of uses, Aslan said, "Due to their affordable costs, cubic satellites can be developed in large numbers and placed in orbit in sets. Thus, the temporal resolution in orbit is increased by the cube satellite. He spoke in the form.
İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi (İTÜ) Uçak ve Uzay Bilimleri Fakültesinin 2005'ten bu yana geliştirdiği 6 küp uydu yörüngedeki yerini aldı. - Anadolu Ajansı
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