Sharjah-SAT-2

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    Mission Overview

    Sharjah-Sat-2 is a 6U CubeSat currently under development by the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), 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 SAASST 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.

    Partners

    Directorate of Town Planning and Survey
    Innovative Solutions in Space (ISISPACE)
    Sharjah City Municipality
    Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority