Weekly Reports

Team reports which cover each subsystems progress done from the two weekly meetings.

This mission is actively happening this Fall 25' with more information to be published soon.

9/16/2025 Meeting
- The Tethered-Sat 2A team held its first project meeting to discuss deployment mechanisms for the satellite. The group initially considered using a drone system, either mounted on the side or bottom of the satellite and released through a servo-activated trapdoor, with a potential housing size of 2U to accommodate the design. After discussion, the team decided to move forward with a guided parafoil deployment system. Unlike a passive parachute, this system will incorporate mechanisms to create controlled swaying, enabling remote steering during descent.
- Cameras and altitude sensors will be included, along with a spring-loaded parafoil release system, though the exact deployment method is still under consideration.
- To organize the project, four subsystem teams were established: Communications, focusing on aviation and camera integration; Mechanical, covering motors, servos, and CAD design; Guided Parafoil, responsible for motorized control of the parafoil; and a separation system team, tasked with developing a scissor-like snipping mechanism mounted separately from the 2U satellite but attached to the balloon, ensuring the satellite functions independently once released.

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