joelspark

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   by joelspark 14y ago

   The current plan is to use one made by SSBV: http://cubesatshop.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&#... Our engineering partner, GOMSpace, is also almost finished developing their own CubeSat GPS, and have expressed interest in flyin
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   by joelspark 14y ago

   The commercial GPS sensor is more for testing on the receiver properties, it won't give location data. Location data will come from a space-rated GPS we have in the bus. As long as you're below the GPS constellation (at around 26000 km: ht
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   by joelspark 14y ago

   The images from anywhere in orbit won't be in real-time - users will pick a spot in the upcoming orbit where they want the picture to be taken (and frame it using a 3D model with a simulated image of what you'll be able to see in that place
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   by joelspark 14y ago

   The reason we wanted to have the code itself in space is because there ARE things people can control on the sat (supervised by us): you can control the cameras, command the attitude control, and activate the antenna. We also thought it woul