Revista UIS Ingenierías

Vol. 22 No. 3 (2023): Revista UIS Ingenierías
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Critical Design of the FACSAT-2 mission CubeSat for the observation and analysis of the Colombian Territory

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  • Sonia Ruth Rincón-Urbina,
  • Juan Manuel Cárdenas-García ,
  • Karen Nicole Pirazán-Villanueva ,
  • Ignacio Francisco Acero-Niño ,
  • Ronald Hernán Hurtado-Velasco ,
  • Ernesto David Cortés-García
Sonia Ruth Rincón-Urbina
Fuerza Aérea Colombiana
Juan Manuel Cárdenas-García
Fuerza Aérea Colombiana
Karen Nicole Pirazán-Villanueva
Fuerza Aérea Colombiana
Ignacio Francisco Acero-Niño
Universidad Sergio Arboleda
Ronald Hernán Hurtado-Velasco
Universidad Sergio Arboleda
Ernesto David Cortés-García
Fuerza Aérea Colombiana
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18273/revuin.v22n3-2023006

Published 2023-07-22

Keywords

  • FACSAT-2,
  • CubeSat,
  • critical design,
  • spacecraft subsystem,
  • space architecture,
  • MultiScape,
  • Argus,
  • Earth Observation,
  • space development,
  • Colombia in space
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Rincón-Urbina, S. R. ., Cárdenas-García , J. M. ., Pirazán-Villanueva , K. N. ., Acero-Niño , I. F. ., Hurtado-Velasco , R. H. ., & Cortés-García , E. D. (2023). Critical Design of the FACSAT-2 mission CubeSat for the observation and analysis of the Colombian Territory. Revista UIS Ingenierías, 22(3), 69–86. https://doi.org/10.18273/revuin.v22n3-2023006

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Abstract

The article presents the critical design of the CubeSat for the FACSAT-2 (SAT-CHIRIBIQUETE) space mission for the georeferenced observation and analysis of the Colombian territory for environmental protection purposes. The satellite provides, through two payloads, data as electro-optical multispectral images (resolution between 4.75 m and 5 m) and, in parallel, data using a spectrometer in the short-wave infrared spectral range of 1000-1700 nm for monitoring greenhouse gases. Based on high-level technical requirements and the operational concept, the input identification and definition of the architecture of the space, ground, and launch segments were performed, defining a six-unit satellite, a ground segment with an S/X-band antenna in the city of Cali, and the use of an EXOpod with launcher-associated characteristics. The subsystems of the mechanical structure, electrical power system, data and command handling system, on-board communication system, and attitude control and determination system were defined and characterized in detail, in accordance with the ECSS standards of the European Space Agency. The initial design solution was customized based on spaces, operational and technical requirements, and the financial budget available for the space mission. It is noteworthy that the article contains exclusive contributions from Colombia, including the definition of the S/X-Band antenna, encryption software, and the design and implementation of the physical interface board to achieve electronic compatibility between the satellite bus and the Argus 2000 spectrometer.

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