CARD-SAT® Structures
Technology maturation and miniaturization continues to expand small spacecraft capabilities, giving rise to more complex SmallSat mission designs
NASA
State-of-the-Art Small Spacecraft Technology
Small Spacecraft Systems Virtual Institute
Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California
NASA/TP—2024–10001462, February 2024
CARD-SAT® Structures - Panel Shaped
Complex space applications may necessitate a larger energy capacity to accomplish their mission.
CARD-SAT® flexibility offers developers the possibility to connect a larger number of units using expansion mechanisms.
Complex structures can be created by using a series of interconnected units.
Passive mechanisms like hinges, springs, and cables could be used.
Designers can challenge themselves by implementing an active mechanism, which may lead to higher satisfaction.
For a CARD-SAT® 3U array in an 8X planar configuration, we can achieve a high level of power that could improve the success of the mission.
CARD-SAT® - Octogon Shaped
The CARD-SAT® 3U array in 8X octagonal configuration can be used with various special instruments the payload needs to use.
