Sharjah-SAT-2

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    Mission Overview

    Sharjah-Sat-2 is a 6U CubeSat currently under development by the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH), with Innovative Solutions in Space (ISISPACE) as the satellite integrator. This Earth observation mission aims to capture high-resolution hyperspectral imagery using the state-of-the-art Simera Sense HyperScape100 imager to support strategic planning and research across the UAE, focusing on the Emirate of Sharjah.

    The mission is a collaboration with the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, Sharjah City Municipality, and the Department of Town Planning and Survey. The data from Sharjah Sat-2 will help local authorities manage Sharjah’s development from space. The CubeSat is designed with a mission lifetime of 3 years.

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    Mission Objectives

    1.  Establish valuable collaborations between SSAH and local governing bodies.
    2.  Build a rich database of high-resolution hyperspectral data for future research and development.
    3.  Boost research activities of local entities while supporting strategic planning efforts.

    A Look at the Core Components

    Sharjah-Sat-2 is equipped with several key subsystems to ensure mission success:


    · Structure: The 6U CubeSat design provides a compact, modular structure that supports the subsystems and ensures stability during launch and in-orbit operations.

    · Power System: Body-mounted solar panels, a battery pack, a power conditioning unit, and a power distribution unit provide consistent energy, even during eclipse periods.

    · Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS): Utilizes magnetometers, Sun sensors, a star tracker, and GNSS for precise attitude determination, with reaction wheels and magnetorquers for stabilization and control.

    · Communication System: The S-band is used for telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C), while the X-band supports high-speed downlink for transmitting mission data.

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    · Command and Data Handling (CDH): Manages the satellite’s operations and processes collected data for transmission to the ground station.

    · Hyperspectral Imager: The primary payload is the HyperScape100 by Simera Sense, designed to capture high-resolution imagery across multiple spectral bands, providing valuable data for scientific research.

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