T-Sat-2

Explanation of the T-Sat-2 mission plan, goals, and architecture.

In the Tethered-Sat 2 mission, the team has decided to bifurcate the work into two focused sub-projects: T-Sat 2A and T-Sat 2B, each with its own scope but working toward the common mission goals.

• T-Sat 2A will concentrate on the mechanical, deployment, and hardware systems. This includes a controlled separation system with deployment by a parachute. Essentially, 2A handles everything needed to make the physical system fly, deploy, and behave safely and reliably with attachments such as on-board cameras and sensors.

• T-Sat 2B will be more focused on optical, electronic, and software systems. This covers the cameras, altitude sensors/readings, remote control / telemetry, possibly image capture and processing, and the software that will interpret data and drive control of deployment or parafoil steering. B will ensure strong integration of electronics and software to support the hardware platform designed by 2A.

This mission will begin Fall 25' with more information to be published soon.