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The LISAT team currently consists of 42 members from various fields, primarily engineering, including Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, among other disciplines. Most of our members are from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), ranging from the 1st to the 4th year. We also benefit from the collaboration of several IST professors, who bring valuable experience and knowledge to our project.
Organized by the Portuguese Space Agency, the CubeSat Portugal competition aims to encourage university students to design and build their own nanosatellite, promoting innovation and teamwork in an environment that simulates real challenges in the space sector. The LISAT team is also participating in this competition.
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Structures and Thermal Systems
4 MEMBERS, HEADED BY VICENTE AROSO
In Structures and Thermal Systems, the main mission is to ensure the satellite's structural integrity by studying geometric centers, centers of mass, and material behavior, as well as designing and testing ventilation and energy dispersion systems to manage extreme space temperatures.
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Attitude Determination & Control System
1 MEMBER, HEADED BY VICENTE AROSO
This department is based on two main pillars, Attitude Control and Orbit Control. In Attitude Control, the mission is to orient and stabilize the satellite using mechanical systems in order to align all the satellite's sensors and antennas with the Earth so that we can receive and transmit data in real time.
Simultaneously, another major focus is on orbital mechanics, where we will calculate and simulate optimal orbits for the satellite's operation.
In addition, we will work on the satellite's return to Earth by calculating and simulating orbit decay and re-entry trajectories.
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Command and Data Handling
2 MEMBERS, HEADED BY LUCAS COSTA
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Payload
4 MEMBERS, HEADED BY DIOGO SANTOS
The Payload department is responsible for the design, development, and integration of the satellite's primary scientific or technical instruments, which are central to the mission's objectives. This involves defining mission goals, creating detailed requirements, and selecting components while collaborating with suppliers. The department builds prototypes, integrates the payload with the satellite, and conducts rigorous functional and environmental tests, ensuring seamless integration with the satellite’s systems and coordinating with external partners. Comprehensive documentation and reporting are essential, as well as providing operational support and troubleshooting during the mission to optimize payload performance, ultimately ensuring the success of the satellite by generating the critical data or results needed to achieve its primary objectives.
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Power Systems
1 MEMBER, HEADED BY TOMÁS FERREIRA
The Power Systems department ensures the satellite has a reliable and efficient power supply throughout its mission by designing and developing the power generation, storage, and distribution systems. This includes selecting appropriate solar panels, batteries, and power management components to meet mission requirements and environmental tolerances. The department integrates these components with the satellite platform, conducts functional, thermal, and load tests, and collaborates with other teams, suppliers, and external partners. They provide comprehensive documentation and regular progress reports. During the mission, the department monitors power system performance, troubleshoots issues, and optimizes power usage, ensuring the satellite operates efficiently. Their work is crucial, as a reliable power supply is fundamental to all satellite operations and the achievement of mission objectives.
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Communications Systems
3 MEMBERS, HEADED BY RITA BORGES
The Communications Systems department ensures that the CubeSat correctly transmitts and receives the necessary information for the mission. This department is divided into two main sub-departments: Antenna Design & RF Systems.
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Operations & Marketing
8 MEMBERS, HEADED BY MANUEL CAMELO
The Operations & Marketing department is responsible for external affairs, marketing, logistics and finances. This consists in managing public relations, coordinating logistics for all operations, and overseeing budget and financial planning.
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CEO and Co-Founder of BGS
